{"id":76433,"date":"2025-12-04T16:54:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=76433"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:24:32","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-4-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-4-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 4 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram &amp; Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. Aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, this daily quiz serves as a revision resource, helping candidates assess their preparation, revise key topics, and stay updated with relevant issues. Whether you are preparing for Prelims or sharpening your revision for Mains, consistent practice with these Daily UPSC Quiz can significantly enhance accuracy, speed, and confidence in solving exam-level questions.<\/span><\/p>\n        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_37\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 4 December 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                        <\/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 the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Act, 1959, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It declared the ISI an institution of national importance.<\/li>\n<li>It mandates the audit of the Institute\u2019s accounts by qualified auditors.<\/li>\n<li>It allows the Central Government to assume control of the Institute under certain circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"364\"\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_37_364\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More than 1,500 academics have expressed grave concerns and held demonstrations in Kolkata to protest a Central government plan to repeal the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Act, 1959.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Act, 1959:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Indian Statistical Institute was <strong>founded by Professor P.C. Mahalanobis in Kolkata<\/strong> on 17th December, <strong>1931<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The ISI, <strong>established earlier as a society<\/strong>, plays a crucial role in <strong>statistical research, education, and training<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>ISI Act 1959<\/strong> primarily <strong>applies to the ISI<\/strong>, its <strong>governing body, employees,<\/strong> and <strong>students<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Act aimed to recognize the ISI\u2019s contributions to national development and provide it with the necessary autonomy and support to carry out its functions effectively.<\/li>\n<li>The ISA Act 1959 <strong>declared the ISI an institution of national importance. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This Act falls under the <strong>Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salient Features of ISI Act, 1959:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Empowers <\/strong>the <strong>ISI to grant degrees and diploma<\/strong>s in statistics, mathematics, quantitative economics, computer science, and related subjects.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for grants, loans, and other <strong>financial assistance from the Central Government.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandates the audit of the Institute\u2019s accounts <\/strong>by qualified auditors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requires prior approval from the Central Government for certain actions<\/strong> by the Institute, such as <strong>altering its objectives, amending its memorandum<\/strong>, or disposing of certain properties.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for the <strong>constitution of committees by the Central Government t<\/strong>o <strong>prepare the Institute\u2019s program of work<\/strong> and review its activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowers <\/strong>the <strong>Central Government to issue directions<\/strong> to the Institute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allows the Central Government to assume control<\/strong> of the Institute <strong>under certain circumstances.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/academics-protest-against-bill-to-revamp-indian-statistical-institute\/article70353643.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/academics-protest-against-bill-to-revamp-indian-statistical-institute\/article70353643.ece<\/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>More than 1,500 academics have expressed grave concerns and held demonstrations in Kolkata to protest a Central government plan to repeal the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Act, 1959.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Act, 1959:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Indian Statistical Institute was <strong>founded by Professor P.C. Mahalanobis in Kolkata<\/strong> on 17th December, <strong>1931<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The ISI, <strong>established earlier as a society<\/strong>, plays a crucial role in <strong>statistical research, education, and training<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>ISI Act 1959<\/strong> primarily <strong>applies to the ISI<\/strong>, its <strong>governing body, employees,<\/strong> and <strong>students<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Act aimed to recognize the ISI\u2019s contributions to national development and provide it with the necessary autonomy and support to carry out its functions effectively.<\/li>\n<li>The ISA Act 1959 <strong>declared the ISI an institution of national importance. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This Act falls under the <strong>Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salient Features of ISI Act, 1959:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Empowers <\/strong>the <strong>ISI to grant degrees and diploma<\/strong>s in statistics, mathematics, quantitative economics, computer science, and related subjects.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for grants, loans, and other <strong>financial assistance from the Central Government.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandates the audit of the Institute\u2019s accounts <\/strong>by qualified auditors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requires prior approval from the Central Government for certain actions<\/strong> by the Institute, such as <strong>altering its objectives, amending its memorandum<\/strong>, or disposing of certain properties.<\/li>\n<li>Provides for the <strong>constitution of committees by the Central Government t<\/strong>o <strong>prepare the Institute\u2019s program of work<\/strong> and review its activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowers <\/strong>the <strong>Central Government to issue directions<\/strong> to the Institute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allows the Central Government to assume control<\/strong> of the Institute <strong>under certain circumstances.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/academics-protest-against-bill-to-revamp-indian-statistical-institute\/article70353643.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/academics-protest-against-bill-to-revamp-indian-statistical-institute\/article70353643.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Caller Name Presentation (CNAP), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a technology that enables mobile users to block unknown numbers automatically.<\/li>\n<li>It will rely on the official Customer Application Form (CAF) details provided during SIM registration.<\/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=\"365\"\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_37_365\"\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_37_365\"\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_37_365\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the next few months, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will mandate telecom operators to show the KYC-registered name of all incoming callers using Indian phone numbers, a feature known as Caller Name Presentation (CNAP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Caller Name Presentation (CNAP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CNAP is a technology that <strong>enables mobile users to see an incoming caller\u2019s name, similar to Truecaller. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The system <strong>retrieves the caller\u2019s name from a telecom operator\u2019s database<\/strong> and displays it on the recipient\u2019s phone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike third-party apps, CNAP<\/strong> will r<strong>ely on the official Customer Application Form (CAF) <\/strong>details p<strong>rovided during SIM registration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How Will CNAP Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each <strong>telecom provider <\/strong>will <strong>maintain a database of subscriber names<\/strong> linked to mobile numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When a call is made,<\/strong> the <strong>system <\/strong>will <strong>fetch the caller\u2019s registered name<\/strong> and <strong>display it <\/strong>on the recipient\u2019s screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initially, CNAP will work only within the same network, <\/strong>meaning an Airtel-to-Airtel call will display the caller\u2019s name, but cross-operator name display, such as Jio-to-Vodafone, will require regulatory approval for data sharing between telecom providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In February 202<\/strong>4, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (<strong>TRAI) recommended the adoption of CNAP for all smartphones,<\/strong> urging telecom operators to introduce the feature.\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>aim <\/strong>is to <strong>reduce customer harassment from unknown or spam callers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/spam-calls-dot-to-mandate-display-of-kyc-registered-names-on-incoming-calls\/article70352353.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/spam-calls-dot-to-mandate-display-of-kyc-registered-names-on-incoming-calls\/article70352353.ece<\/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>In the next few months, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will mandate telecom operators to show the KYC-registered name of all incoming callers using Indian phone numbers, a feature known as Caller Name Presentation (CNAP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Caller Name Presentation (CNAP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CNAP is a technology that <strong>enables mobile users to see an incoming caller\u2019s name, similar to Truecaller. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The system <strong>retrieves the caller\u2019s name from a telecom operator\u2019s database<\/strong> and displays it on the recipient\u2019s phone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike third-party apps, CNAP<\/strong> will r<strong>ely on the official Customer Application Form (CAF) <\/strong>details p<strong>rovided during SIM registration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How Will CNAP Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each <strong>telecom provider <\/strong>will <strong>maintain a database of subscriber names<\/strong> linked to mobile numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When a call is made,<\/strong> the <strong>system <\/strong>will <strong>fetch the caller\u2019s registered name<\/strong> and <strong>display it <\/strong>on the recipient\u2019s screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initially, CNAP will work only within the same network, <\/strong>meaning an Airtel-to-Airtel call will display the caller\u2019s name, but cross-operator name display, such as Jio-to-Vodafone, will require regulatory approval for data sharing between telecom providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In February 202<\/strong>4, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (<strong>TRAI) recommended the adoption of CNAP for all smartphones,<\/strong> urging telecom operators to introduce the feature.\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>aim <\/strong>is to <strong>reduce customer harassment from unknown or spam callers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/spam-calls-dot-to-mandate-display-of-kyc-registered-names-on-incoming-calls\/article70352353.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/spam-calls-dot-to-mandate-display-of-kyc-registered-names-on-incoming-calls\/article70352353.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\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>Dudhwa Tiger Reserve lies in which state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"366\"\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_37_366\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Odisha                                            <\/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_37_366\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Maharashtra                                            <\/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_37_366\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Madhya 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_37_366\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Uttar Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\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>A Rainbow Water Snake was recently spotted for the first time in Uttar Pradesh, with photographic evidence collected from the buffer area of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located on the <strong>Indo-Nepal border <\/strong>in the district of Lakhimpur-Kheri in <strong>Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was established in 1988 and covers an area of 1,284 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>includes <\/strong>the <strong>Dudhwa National Park<\/strong> and two nearby sanctuaries, viz. <strong>Kishanpur and Katerniaghat<\/strong>, besides forest areas of North Kheri, South Kheri, and Shahjahanpur forest divisions in its buffer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topography<\/strong>: It is a typical <strong>Tarai-Bhabar habitat<\/strong> of the <strong>upper Gangetic plains<\/strong> biogeographic province.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: The <strong>Sharda River<\/strong> flows by the Kishanpur WL Sanctuary, the <strong>Geruwa River<\/strong> flows through the Katerniaghat WL Sanctuary, and the <strong>Suheli and Mohana streams <\/strong>flow in the Dudhwa National Park, all of which are <strong>tributaries of the mighty Ghagra River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The vegetation is of the <strong>North Indian Moist Deciduous type,<\/strong> containing some of the finest examples of <strong>Sal forests<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: It consists of Sal Forest along with its associate tree species like Terminalia alata (Asna), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Asidha), Adina cordifolia (Haldu), Mitragyna parviflora (Faldu), Gmelina arborea (Gahmhar), Holoptelea intgrifolia (Kanju), etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The main mammals spotted here are <strong>Tiger, leopard, Swamp deer<\/strong>, Rhinoceros, chital, hog deer, barking deer, <strong>Sambhar<\/strong>, wild boar, and Ratel.<\/li>\n<li>There are about 400 species of birds in the park, such as the <strong>Florican and black-necked storks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/lucknow-news\/rainbow-water-snake-sighted-at-dudhwa-tiger-reserve-101764775947301.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/lucknow-news\/rainbow-water-snake-sighted-at-dudhwa-tiger-reserve-101764775947301.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/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>A Rainbow Water Snake was recently spotted for the first time in Uttar Pradesh, with photographic evidence collected from the buffer area of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located on the <strong>Indo-Nepal border <\/strong>in the district of Lakhimpur-Kheri in <strong>Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was established in 1988 and covers an area of 1,284 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>includes <\/strong>the <strong>Dudhwa National Park<\/strong> and two nearby sanctuaries, viz. <strong>Kishanpur and Katerniaghat<\/strong>, besides forest areas of North Kheri, South Kheri, and Shahjahanpur forest divisions in its buffer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topography<\/strong>: It is a typical <strong>Tarai-Bhabar habitat<\/strong> of the <strong>upper Gangetic plains<\/strong> biogeographic province.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: The <strong>Sharda River<\/strong> flows by the Kishanpur WL Sanctuary, the <strong>Geruwa River<\/strong> flows through the Katerniaghat WL Sanctuary, and the <strong>Suheli and Mohana streams <\/strong>flow in the Dudhwa National Park, all of which are <strong>tributaries of the mighty Ghagra River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The vegetation is of the <strong>North Indian Moist Deciduous type,<\/strong> containing some of the finest examples of <strong>Sal forests<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: It consists of Sal Forest along with its associate tree species like Terminalia alata (Asna), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Asidha), Adina cordifolia (Haldu), Mitragyna parviflora (Faldu), Gmelina arborea (Gahmhar), Holoptelea intgrifolia (Kanju), etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The main mammals spotted here are <strong>Tiger, leopard, Swamp deer<\/strong>, Rhinoceros, chital, hog deer, barking deer, <strong>Sambhar<\/strong>, wild boar, and Ratel.<\/li>\n<li>There are about 400 species of birds in the park, such as the <strong>Florican and black-necked storks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/lucknow-news\/rainbow-water-snake-sighted-at-dudhwa-tiger-reserve-101764775947301.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/lucknow-news\/rainbow-water-snake-sighted-at-dudhwa-tiger-reserve-101764775947301.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               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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 Ebola:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a severe disease caused by a bacterium.<\/li>\n<li>It spreads in the human population through air.<\/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=\"367\"\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_37_367\"\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_37_367\"\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_37_367\"\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_37_367\"\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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials and the U.N.&#8217;s World Health Organization said recently, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ebola:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>severe <\/strong>and <strong>often deadly disease<\/strong> caused by a <strong>group of viruses<\/strong> known as <strong>orthoebolaviruses<\/strong> (formally ebolavirus).<\/li>\n<li>Orthoebolaviruses were <strong>discovered in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong> and are found primarily in s<strong>ub-Saharan Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known as a <strong>hemorrhagic fever virus<\/strong> because it can c<strong>ause problems with the clotting system <\/strong>of the body and <strong>lead to internal bleeding<\/strong> as blood leaks from small blood vessels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Six different species <\/strong>of the virus have been found, but <strong>only four<\/strong> are k<strong>nown to cause disease in humans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It g<strong>ets its name from the Ebola River<\/strong>, which is near one of the villages in the<strong> Democratic Republic of Congo <\/strong>where the <strong>disease first appeared.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ebola <strong>can occur in humans and other primates <\/strong>(gorillas, monkeys, and chimpanzees).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The virus is <strong>transmitted to people from wild animals<\/strong> (such as fruit bats, porcupines, and non-human primates) and <strong>then spreads in the human population through direct contact with the blood, secretions<\/strong>, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected people and with <strong>surfaces and materials <\/strong>(e.g., bedding, clothing) <strong>contaminated with these fluids.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ebola c<strong>annot be transmitted by air. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It includes f<strong>ever, diarrhea, vomiting, <\/strong>bleeding, and often, death.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>average <\/strong>Ebola disease case <strong>fatality rate<\/strong> is around <strong>50%. <\/strong>Case fatality rates have varied from 25\u201390% in past outbreaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>There is <strong>no known cure<\/strong> for Ebola. Experimental treatments have been used, but none have been fully tested to see if they work well and are safe.<\/li>\n<li>For example, there are two FDA-approved monoclonal antibody treatments for the Ebola Zaire strain (Inmazeb and Ebanga).<\/li>\n<li>Recovery seems to depend in part on how much virus a person was initially exposed to, how early treatment is started, and the patient\u2019s age and immune response.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current therapy consists of maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance<\/strong> and the <strong>administration of blood and plasma<\/strong> <strong>to control bleeding.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/world\/ebola-scare-passes-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-as-country-declares-end-of-outbreak-after-45-deaths-11764626120940.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/world\/ebola-scare-passes-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-as-country-declares-end-of-outbreak-after-45-deaths-11764626120940.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials and the U.N.&#8217;s World Health Organization said recently, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ebola:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>severe <\/strong>and <strong>often deadly disease<\/strong> caused by a <strong>group of viruses<\/strong> known as <strong>orthoebolaviruses<\/strong> (formally ebolavirus).<\/li>\n<li>Orthoebolaviruses were <strong>discovered in 1976 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong> and are found primarily in s<strong>ub-Saharan Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known as a <strong>hemorrhagic fever virus<\/strong> because it can c<strong>ause problems with the clotting system <\/strong>of the body and <strong>lead to internal bleeding<\/strong> as blood leaks from small blood vessels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Six different species <\/strong>of the virus have been found, but <strong>only four<\/strong> are k<strong>nown to cause disease in humans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It g<strong>ets its name from the Ebola River<\/strong>, which is near one of the villages in the<strong> Democratic Republic of Congo <\/strong>where the <strong>disease first appeared.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ebola <strong>can occur in humans and other primates <\/strong>(gorillas, monkeys, and chimpanzees).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The virus is <strong>transmitted to people from wild animals<\/strong> (such as fruit bats, porcupines, and non-human primates) and <strong>then spreads in the human population through direct contact with the blood, secretions<\/strong>, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected people and with <strong>surfaces and materials <\/strong>(e.g., bedding, clothing) <strong>contaminated with these fluids.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ebola c<strong>annot be transmitted by air. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It includes f<strong>ever, diarrhea, vomiting, <\/strong>bleeding, and often, death.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>average <\/strong>Ebola disease case <strong>fatality rate<\/strong> is around <strong>50%. <\/strong>Case fatality rates have varied from 25\u201390% in past outbreaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>There is <strong>no known cure<\/strong> for Ebola. Experimental treatments have been used, but none have been fully tested to see if they work well and are safe.<\/li>\n<li>For example, there are two FDA-approved monoclonal antibody treatments for the Ebola Zaire strain (Inmazeb and Ebanga).<\/li>\n<li>Recovery seems to depend in part on how much virus a person was initially exposed to, how early treatment is started, and the patient\u2019s age and immune response.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current therapy consists of maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance<\/strong> and the <strong>administration of blood and plasma<\/strong> <strong>to control bleeding.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/world\/ebola-scare-passes-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-as-country-declares-end-of-outbreak-after-45-deaths-11764626120940.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/world\/ebola-scare-passes-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-as-country-declares-end-of-outbreak-after-45-deaths-11764626120940.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Solar Flare:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an intense burst of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect satellite communications and disrupt radio signals.<\/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=\"368\"\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_37_368\"\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_37_368\"\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_37_368\"\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_37_368\"\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>A huge sunspot that is more than 10 times bigger than Earth recently appeared on the surface of the sun, and scientists say it could lead to several strong solar flares in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Solar Flare:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A solar flare is an <strong>intense burst of radiation<\/strong> coming from the <strong>release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A flare appears as a <strong>sudden, intense brightening of a region on the Sun<\/strong>, lasting several <strong>minutes to hours.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Flares<strong> occur when intense magnetic fields <\/strong>on the Sun <strong>become too tangled.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Like a rubber band that snaps when it is twisted too far, the tangled magnetic fields <strong>release energy <\/strong>when they snap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The energy emitted by a solar flare is more than a <strong>million times greater than the energy from a volcanic eruption <\/strong>on Earth.<\/li>\n<li>Flares are our <strong>solar system\u2019s largest explosive events. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In a matter of <strong>just a few minutes<\/strong>, <strong>they heat the material to many millions of degree<\/strong>s and produce a <strong>burst of radiation <\/strong>across the electromagnetic spectrum, including from <strong>radio waves to x-rays and gamma rays.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although solar flares can be<strong> visible in white light<\/strong>, they are often more<strong> readily noticed via their bright X-ray and ultraviolet emissions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>biggest flares occur in association with large sunspots<\/strong> that have <strong>sharp magnetic gradients and large currents,<\/strong> which are the source of the flare energy.<\/li>\n<li>Solar flares burst forth from intense magnetic fields in the vicinity of active regions on the Sun and are <strong>most common during times of peak solar activity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coronal mass ejections often accompany solar flares<\/strong>, though scientists are still trying to determine exactly how the two phenomena are related.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effect of Solar Flare on Earth:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The intense radiation emitted during a solar flare can <strong>affect satellite communications, disrupt radio signals,<\/strong> and even pose a <strong>risk to astronauts<\/strong> in space.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the increased solar radiation can lead to g<strong>eomagnetic storms,<\/strong> which may <strong>impact power grids <\/strong>and <strong>cause auroras<\/strong> (northern and southern lights) at lower latitudes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/massive-sunspot-10-times-bigger-than-earth-raises-chances-of-powerful-solar-flares-9736495\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/massive-sunspot-10-times-bigger-than-earth-raises-chances-of-powerful-solar-flares-9736495<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A huge sunspot that is more than 10 times bigger than Earth recently appeared on the surface of the sun, and scientists say it could lead to several strong solar flares in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Solar Flare:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A solar flare is an <strong>intense burst of radiation<\/strong> coming from the <strong>release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A flare appears as a <strong>sudden, intense brightening of a region on the Sun<\/strong>, lasting several <strong>minutes to hours.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Flares<strong> occur when intense magnetic fields <\/strong>on the Sun <strong>become too tangled.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Like a rubber band that snaps when it is twisted too far, the tangled magnetic fields <strong>release energy <\/strong>when they snap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The energy emitted by a solar flare is more than a <strong>million times greater than the energy from a volcanic eruption <\/strong>on Earth.<\/li>\n<li>Flares are our <strong>solar system\u2019s largest explosive events. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In a matter of <strong>just a few minutes<\/strong>, <strong>they heat the material to many millions of degree<\/strong>s and produce a <strong>burst of radiation <\/strong>across the electromagnetic spectrum, including from <strong>radio waves to x-rays and gamma rays.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although solar flares can be<strong> visible in white light<\/strong>, they are often more<strong> readily noticed via their bright X-ray and ultraviolet emissions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>biggest flares occur in association with large sunspots<\/strong> that have <strong>sharp magnetic gradients and large currents,<\/strong> which are the source of the flare energy.<\/li>\n<li>Solar flares burst forth from intense magnetic fields in the vicinity of active regions on the Sun and are <strong>most common during times of peak solar activity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coronal mass ejections often accompany solar flares<\/strong>, though scientists are still trying to determine exactly how the two phenomena are related.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effect of Solar Flare on Earth:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The intense radiation emitted during a solar flare can <strong>affect satellite communications, disrupt radio signals,<\/strong> and even pose a <strong>risk to astronauts<\/strong> in space.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the increased solar radiation can lead to g<strong>eomagnetic storms,<\/strong> which may <strong>impact power grids <\/strong>and <strong>cause auroras<\/strong> (northern and southern lights) at lower latitudes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/massive-sunspot-10-times-bigger-than-earth-raises-chances-of-powerful-solar-flares-9736495\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/massive-sunspot-10-times-bigger-than-earth-raises-chances-of-powerful-solar-flares-9736495<\/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                    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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 Alaknanda Galaxy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a spiral galaxy and has well-defined spiral arms.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered by using NASA\u2019s James Webb Space Telescope.<\/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=\"369\"\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_37_369\"\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_37_369\"\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_37_369\"\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_37_369\"\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, researchers at National Centre for Radio Astrophysics &#8211; Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA\u2013TIFR), Pune, have discovered a spiral galaxy and named it as named Alaknanda.<\/p>\n<p>It is located about 12 billion light years away and has textbook spiral structure.<\/p>\n<p>It is named after a Himalayan river Alaknanda and the Hindi word for the Milky Way.<\/p>\n<p>The galaxy has two well-defined spiral arms wrapping around a bright central bulge, spanning approximately 30,000 light-years in diameter.<\/p>\n<p>It is a powerhouse of stellar birth, creating stars at a rate equivalent to about 60 solar masses annually.<\/p>\n<p>It looks remarkably similar to our own Milky Way and formed when Milky Way was only 10 per cent of its current age.<\/p>\n<p>It is discovered by using NASA\u2019s James Webb Space Telescope.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-researchers-find-spiral-galaxy-like-milky-way-from-early-universe-10399065\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-researchers-find-spiral-galaxy-like-milky-way-from-early-universe-10399065\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-researchers-find-spiral-galaxy-like-milky-way-from-early-universe-10399065\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, researchers at National Centre for Radio Astrophysics &#8211; Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA\u2013TIFR), Pune, have discovered a spiral galaxy and named it as named Alaknanda.<\/p>\n<p>It is located about 12 billion light years away and has textbook spiral structure.<\/p>\n<p>It is named after a Himalayan river Alaknanda and the Hindi word for the Milky Way.<\/p>\n<p>The galaxy has two well-defined spiral arms wrapping around a bright central bulge, spanning approximately 30,000 light-years in diameter.<\/p>\n<p>It is a powerhouse of stellar birth, creating stars at a rate equivalent to about 60 solar masses annually.<\/p>\n<p>It looks remarkably similar to our own Milky Way and formed when Milky Way was only 10 per cent of its current age.<\/p>\n<p>It is discovered by using NASA\u2019s James Webb Space Telescope.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-researchers-find-spiral-galaxy-like-milky-way-from-early-universe-10399065\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-researchers-find-spiral-galaxy-like-milky-way-from-early-universe-10399065\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-researchers-find-spiral-galaxy-like-milky-way-from-early-universe-10399065\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding INS Aridhaman:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.<\/li>\n<li>It has displacement capacity of 7,000 tonnes submerged.<\/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=\"370\"\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_37_370\"\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_37_370\"\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_37_370\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and                                             <\/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_37_370\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Navy\u2019s Chief Admiral said that India will soon induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.<\/p>\n<p>It is India&#8217;s third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.<\/p>\n<p>It is the second submarine in the Arihant class.<\/p>\n<p>It is being built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project to build nuclear submarines at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam.<\/p>\n<p>Features of INS Aridhaman:<\/p>\n<p>Displacement Capacity: It can displace 6,000 tonnes on the surface and 7,000 tonnes submerged.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of 83 MW pressurized water reactor supplied by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Armaments:<\/p>\n<p>It has four launch tubes capable of deploying up to 24 K-15 Sagarika submarine each with a 750 km range or<\/p>\n<p>Longer-range K-4 missiles extending to 3,500 km for intercontinental strikes.<\/p>\n<p>It also has anechoic tiles for acoustic damping and advanced sonar suites enhancing its survivability against detection.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/defence\/ins-aridhaman-a-made-in-india-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-to-be-commissioned-soon-navy-chief\/articleshow\/125712939.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/defence\/ins-aridhaman-a-made-in-india-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-to-be-commissioned-soon-navy-chief\/articleshow\/125712939.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/defence\/ins-aridhaman-a-made-in-india-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-to-be-commissioned-soon-navy-chief\/articleshow\/125712939.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Navy\u2019s Chief Admiral said that India will soon induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.<\/p>\n<p>It is India&#8217;s third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.<\/p>\n<p>It is the second submarine in the Arihant class.<\/p>\n<p>It is being built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project to build nuclear submarines at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam.<\/p>\n<p>Features of INS Aridhaman:<\/p>\n<p>Displacement Capacity: It can displace 6,000 tonnes on the surface and 7,000 tonnes submerged.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of 83 MW pressurized water reactor supplied by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Armaments:<\/p>\n<p>It has four launch tubes capable of deploying up to 24 K-15 Sagarika submarine each with a 750 km range or<\/p>\n<p>Longer-range K-4 missiles extending to 3,500 km for intercontinental strikes.<\/p>\n<p>It also has anechoic tiles for acoustic damping and advanced sonar suites enhancing its survivability against detection.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/defence\/ins-aridhaman-a-made-in-india-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-to-be-commissioned-soon-navy-chief\/articleshow\/125712939.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/defence\/ins-aridhaman-a-made-in-india-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-to-be-commissioned-soon-navy-chief\/articleshow\/125712939.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/defence\/ins-aridhaman-a-made-in-india-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-to-be-commissioned-soon-navy-chief\/articleshow\/125712939.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n    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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India\u2019s Integrated Ombudsman Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It provides customers a speedy and cost-effective alternate grievance redress mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>It covers all commercial banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies.<\/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=\"371\"\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_37_371\"\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_37_371\"\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_37_371\"\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_37_371\"\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>According to the RBI\u2019s Annual Report, the complaints registered under the Reserve Bank of India\u2019s Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) were up by 13.55 per cent in FY25.<\/p>\n<p>It was launched on November 12, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Objective: To provides customers of regulated entities (REs) a speedy, cost-effective and expeditious alternate grievance redress mechanism.<\/p>\n<p>It integrated the erstwhile three Ombudsman schemes of RBI namely:<\/p>\n<p>The Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006, the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 and the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>It adopted \u2018One Nation One Ombudsman\u2019 approach by making the RBI Ombudsman mechanism jurisdiction neutral.<\/p>\n<p>Features of RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme<\/p>\n<p>It defines \u2018deficiency in service\u2019 as the ground for filing a complaint, with a specified list of exclusions.<\/p>\n<p>Covered Banks: It covers all commercial banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), RRBs, Payment System Participants, most Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks with a deposit size of \u20b950 crore and Credit Information Companies.<\/p>\n<p>A Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre have been set up at RBI, Chandigarh, for receipt and initial processing of physical and email complaints in any language.<\/p>\n<p>Under this scheme, compensation up to Rupees 20 lakh, in addition to, up to 1 lakh for the loss of the complainant\u2019s time, expenses incurred and for harassment\/mental anguish suffered by the complainant can be awarded.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-ombudsman-complaints-fy25-rise-loans-credit-cards-125120101346_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-ombudsman-complaints-fy25-rise-loans-credit-cards-125120101346_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-ombudsman-complaints-fy25-rise-loans-credit-cards-125120101346_1.html<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>According to the RBI\u2019s Annual Report, the complaints registered under the Reserve Bank of India\u2019s Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) were up by 13.55 per cent in FY25.<\/p>\n<p>It was launched on November 12, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Objective: To provides customers of regulated entities (REs) a speedy, cost-effective and expeditious alternate grievance redress mechanism.<\/p>\n<p>It integrated the erstwhile three Ombudsman schemes of RBI namely:<\/p>\n<p>The Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006, the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 and the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>It adopted \u2018One Nation One Ombudsman\u2019 approach by making the RBI Ombudsman mechanism jurisdiction neutral.<\/p>\n<p>Features of RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme<\/p>\n<p>It defines \u2018deficiency in service\u2019 as the ground for filing a complaint, with a specified list of exclusions.<\/p>\n<p>Covered Banks: It covers all commercial banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), RRBs, Payment System Participants, most Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks with a deposit size of \u20b950 crore and Credit Information Companies.<\/p>\n<p>A Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre have been set up at RBI, Chandigarh, for receipt and initial processing of physical and email complaints in any language.<\/p>\n<p>Under this scheme, compensation up to Rupees 20 lakh, in addition to, up to 1 lakh for the loss of the complainant\u2019s time, expenses incurred and for harassment\/mental anguish suffered by the complainant can be awarded.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-ombudsman-complaints-fy25-rise-loans-credit-cards-125120101346_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-ombudsman-complaints-fy25-rise-loans-credit-cards-125120101346_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-ombudsman-complaints-fy25-rise-loans-credit-cards-125120101346_1.html<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                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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 Humpback whale, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a species of baleen whale.<\/li>\n<li>It is found in all major oceans from sub-polar latitudes to the equator.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as critically endangered species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"372\"\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_37_372\"\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_37_372\"\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_37_372\"\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_37_372\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, it was found that Humpback whale populations have surged from 10,000 to nearly 80,000 because of conservation efforts and species incredible ability to adapt and switch food sources.<\/p>\n<p>The Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.<\/p>\n<p>It is a rorqual; a member of the family Balaenopteridae.<\/p>\n<p>Appearance:<\/p>\n<p>It has the distinctive hump on its back.<\/p>\n<p>Its long pectoral fins inspired its scientific name, Megaptera, which means \u201cbig-winged\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Humpback females are larger than males.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: They inhabit all major oceans from sub-polar latitudes to the equator.<\/p>\n<p>They undertake long migrations between polar feeding grounds in summer and tropical or subtropical breeding grounds in winter.<\/p>\n<p>Behavior: Humpbacks use a unique method of feeding called bubble netting, in which bubbles are exhaled as the whale swims in a spiral below a patch of water dense with food.<\/p>\n<p>Diet: They filter their food through baleen plates. They strain krill, anchovies, cod, sardines, mackerel, capelin, and other schooling fish from the waters.<\/p>\n<p>Lifespan &amp; Reproduction: Humpback whales reach sexual maturity between the ages of 4 and 10 years. Females produce a single calf every 2 to 3 years on average.<\/p>\n<p>Conservation status:<\/p>\n<p>IUCN: Least concern<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/humpback-whales-comeback-russia-climate-change-krill-polar-cod-adaptation-marine-mammal-science-2025-arctic-recovery-2830230-2025-12-03\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/humpback-whales-comeback-russia-climate-change-krill-polar-cod-adaptation-marine-mammal-science-2025-arctic-recovery-2830230-2025-12-03<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, it was found that Humpback whale populations have surged from 10,000 to nearly 80,000 because of conservation efforts and species incredible ability to adapt and switch food sources.<\/p>\n<p>The Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.<\/p>\n<p>It is a rorqual; a member of the family Balaenopteridae.<\/p>\n<p>Appearance:<\/p>\n<p>It has the distinctive hump on its back.<\/p>\n<p>Its long pectoral fins inspired its scientific name, Megaptera, which means \u201cbig-winged\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Humpback females are larger than males.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: They inhabit all major oceans from sub-polar latitudes to the equator.<\/p>\n<p>They undertake long migrations between polar feeding grounds in summer and tropical or subtropical breeding grounds in winter.<\/p>\n<p>Behavior: Humpbacks use a unique method of feeding called bubble netting, in which bubbles are exhaled as the whale swims in a spiral below a patch of water dense with food.<\/p>\n<p>Diet: They filter their food through baleen plates. They strain krill, anchovies, cod, sardines, mackerel, capelin, and other schooling fish from the waters.<\/p>\n<p>Lifespan &amp; Reproduction: Humpback whales reach sexual maturity between the ages of 4 and 10 years. Females produce a single calf every 2 to 3 years on average.<\/p>\n<p>Conservation status:<\/p>\n<p>IUCN: Least concern<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/humpback-whales-comeback-russia-climate-change-krill-polar-cod-adaptation-marine-mammal-science-2025-arctic-recovery-2830230-2025-12-03\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/humpback-whales-comeback-russia-climate-change-krill-polar-cod-adaptation-marine-mammal-science-2025-arctic-recovery-2830230-2025-12-03<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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These Green hybrid tugs will subsequently adopt non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen).<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198444&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198444&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) virtually flagged off the steel-cutting ceremony for India\u2019s first all-electric green tug for Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), being developed under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP).<\/p>\n<p>It aims to transition India&#8217;s harbour tug fleet from conventional diesel-powered vessels to greener alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation:<\/p>\n<p>Under this programme, 50 green tugs will be inducted by 2030, with 16 to be deployed in the first phase between 2024 and 2027.<\/p>\n<p>In Phase 1, two green tugs each will be stationed at DPA, Paradip Port Authority, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and V.O. 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