{"id":77513,"date":"2025-12-11T19:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=77513"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:20:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:50:53","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-11-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-11-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 11 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_43\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 11 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 <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a wholly owned Government of India company, under the administrative control of Department of Space (DOS).<\/li>\n<li>It is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).<\/li>\n<li>The major business areas of NSIL include production of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) through industry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"424\"\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_43_424\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_43_424\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As on date, M\/s. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) has signed 70 Technology Transfer Agreements to transfer technologies developed at ISRO to Industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About NewSpace India Limited (NSIL):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NSIL, <strong>incorporated <\/strong>on 6 March <strong>2019 <\/strong>(under the <strong>Companies Act, 2013<\/strong>) is a<strong> wholly owned Government of India company<\/strong>, <strong>under <\/strong>the administrative control of <strong>Department of Space (DOS). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary Responsibility:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enabling Indian industrie<\/strong>s to <strong>take up <\/strong>high technology<strong> space related activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotion and commercial exploitation <\/strong>of the <strong>products and services<\/strong> emanating <strong>from the Indian space programme. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>major business areas <\/strong>of NSIL include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Production of<\/strong> Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (<strong>PSLV<\/strong>) and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle <strong>(SSLV) through industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Production and marketing of space-based services,<\/strong> including launch services and space-based applications like transponder leasing, remote sensing and mission support services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building of Satellites<\/strong> (both Communication and Earth Observation) as per user requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer of technology developed by ISRO centres<\/strong>\/units and constituent institutions of the Dept. of Space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketing spinoff technologies and products<\/strong>\/<strong>services<\/strong> <strong>emanating out of ISRO <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Consultancy<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201529&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201529&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As on date, M\/s. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) has signed 70 Technology Transfer Agreements to transfer technologies developed at ISRO to Industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About NewSpace India Limited (NSIL):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NSIL, <strong>incorporated <\/strong>on 6 March <strong>2019 <\/strong>(under the <strong>Companies Act, 2013<\/strong>) is a<strong> wholly owned Government of India company<\/strong>, <strong>under <\/strong>the administrative control of <strong>Department of Space (DOS). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary Responsibility:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enabling Indian industrie<\/strong>s to <strong>take up <\/strong>high technology<strong> space related activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotion and commercial exploitation <\/strong>of the <strong>products and services<\/strong> emanating <strong>from the Indian space programme. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>major business areas <\/strong>of NSIL include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Production of<\/strong> Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (<strong>PSLV<\/strong>) and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle <strong>(SSLV) through industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Production and marketing of space-based services,<\/strong> including launch services and space-based applications like transponder leasing, remote sensing and mission support services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building of Satellites<\/strong> (both Communication and Earth Observation) as per user requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer of technology developed by ISRO centres<\/strong>\/units and constituent institutions of the Dept. of Space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketing spinoff technologies and products<\/strong>\/<strong>services<\/strong> <strong>emanating out of ISRO <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Consultancy<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201529&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201529&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>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 Rhinophis siruvaniensis, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a new species of shieldtail snake.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Western Himalayas.<\/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=\"425\"\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_43_425\"\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_43_425\"\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_43_425\"\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_43_425\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new shieldtail species, Rhinophis siruvaniensis, has been described with the help of citizen scientists after it was found recently in the Siruvani Hills which fall in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Rhinophis siruvaniensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>shieldtail snake.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in <strong>Siruvani Hills<\/strong>, located in the <strong>Western Ghats<\/strong> in <strong>Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>shiny snake<\/strong>, R. siruvaniensis is <strong>brownish black and creamy white<\/strong> in colour, with <strong>bold dark blotches. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>tip of its tail<\/strong> is <strong>dome-shaped.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Shieldtail Snakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shieldtails are a group of <strong>small-sized, non-venomous snakes <\/strong>that <strong>burrow in the soil<\/strong> and <strong>mostly live underground. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They belong to the Uropeltidae family of snakes and are <strong>also called uropeltids. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve been <strong>named shieldtails <\/strong>because the <strong>tip of their tails looks like a disc-shaped shield.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>endemic <\/strong>to <strong>India &amp; Sri Lanka.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, they are found in the <strong>Western Ghats <\/strong>and some parts of <strong>Peninsular India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2025\/12\/scientists-describe-a-new-species-of-burrowing-shieldtail-snake\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2025\/12\/scientists-describe-a-new-species-of-burrowing-shieldtail-snake\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new shieldtail species, Rhinophis siruvaniensis, has been described with the help of citizen scientists after it was found recently in the Siruvani Hills which fall in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Rhinophis siruvaniensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>shieldtail snake.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in <strong>Siruvani Hills<\/strong>, located in the <strong>Western Ghats<\/strong> in <strong>Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>shiny snake<\/strong>, R. siruvaniensis is <strong>brownish black and creamy white<\/strong> in colour, with <strong>bold dark blotches. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>tip of its tail<\/strong> is <strong>dome-shaped.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Shieldtail Snakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shieldtails are a group of <strong>small-sized, non-venomous snakes <\/strong>that <strong>burrow in the soil<\/strong> and <strong>mostly live underground. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They belong to the Uropeltidae family of snakes and are <strong>also called uropeltids. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve been <strong>named shieldtails <\/strong>because the <strong>tip of their tails looks like a disc-shaped shield.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>endemic <\/strong>to <strong>India &amp; Sri Lanka.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, they are found in the <strong>Western Ghats <\/strong>and some parts of <strong>Peninsular India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2025\/12\/scientists-describe-a-new-species-of-burrowing-shieldtail-snake\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2025\/12\/scientists-describe-a-new-species-of-burrowing-shieldtail-snake\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>What is the primary objective of the \u2018Your Money, Your Right\u2019 Movement, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"426\"\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_43_426\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Promoting digital payments.                                            <\/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_43_426\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Returning unclaimed financial assets to citizens.                                            <\/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_43_426\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Improving financial literacy in rural India.                                            <\/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_43_426\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Reducing NPAs in the banking system.                                            <\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister recently called upon citizens to take part in the \u2018Your Money, Your Right\u2019 movement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About \u2018Your Money, Your Right\u2019 Movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>by the central government in <strong>October 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative aimed at <strong>enabling people to reclaim their unclaimed deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends,<\/strong> and <strong>other financial assets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The effort <strong>brings together government agencies, regulators, banks<\/strong>, and financial institutions to identify and return long-forgotten funds.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indian banks <\/strong>are <strong>holding Rs 78,000 crore of unclaimed money <\/strong>belonging to our own citizens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance companies <\/strong>have nearly <strong>Rs 14,000 <\/strong>crore lying unclaimed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mutual fund companies <\/strong>have around<strong> Rs 3,000 crore<\/strong>, and <strong>dividends <\/strong>worth <strong>Rs 9,000 crore <\/strong>are also unclaimed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>deposits in accounts <\/strong>which are <strong>not operated for a period of 10 years<\/strong> are classified as <strong>unclaimed deposits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under the initiative, <strong>individuals need to verify<\/strong> if <strong>their close family members or relatives have unclaimed deposits,<\/strong> insurance proceeds, mutual-fund payouts, or dividends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To facilitate this<\/strong>, the government has created <strong>dedicated portals<\/strong> as follows:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reserve Bank of India (RBI):<\/strong> <strong>UDGAM Portal<\/strong> for unclaimed bank deposits &amp; balances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI): Bima Bharosa Portal <\/strong>for unclaimed insurance policy proceeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): MITRA Portal<\/strong> for unclaimed amounts in mutual funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ministry of Corporate Affairs: IEPFA Portal <\/strong>for unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitation camps<\/strong> are being <strong>organised in districts <\/strong>across both rural and urban regions of the country.\n<ul>\n<li>During the camps, the citizens will be <strong>provided on-the-spot guidance<\/strong> on how to <strong>search for their unclaimed assets,<\/strong> update records, and complete claim procedures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital tools and step-by-step demonstrations<\/strong> will also be showcased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>On the national level<\/strong>, the campaign is <strong>coordinated by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmindia.gov.in\/en\/news_updates\/pm-calls-upon-citizens-to-participate-in-your-money-your-right-movement\/?comment=disable\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pmindia.gov.in\/en\/news_updates\/pm-calls-upon-citizens-to-participate-in-your-money-your-right-movement\/?comment=disable<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister recently called upon citizens to take part in the \u2018Your Money, Your Right\u2019 movement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About \u2018Your Money, Your Right\u2019 Movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>by the central government in <strong>October 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative aimed at <strong>enabling people to reclaim their unclaimed deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends,<\/strong> and <strong>other financial assets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The effort <strong>brings together government agencies, regulators, banks<\/strong>, and financial institutions to identify and return long-forgotten funds.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indian banks <\/strong>are <strong>holding Rs 78,000 crore of unclaimed money <\/strong>belonging to our own citizens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance companies <\/strong>have nearly <strong>Rs 14,000 <\/strong>crore lying unclaimed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mutual fund companies <\/strong>have around<strong> Rs 3,000 crore<\/strong>, and <strong>dividends <\/strong>worth <strong>Rs 9,000 crore <\/strong>are also unclaimed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>deposits in accounts <\/strong>which are <strong>not operated for a period of 10 years<\/strong> are classified as <strong>unclaimed deposits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under the initiative, <strong>individuals need to verify<\/strong> if <strong>their close family members or relatives have unclaimed deposits,<\/strong> insurance proceeds, mutual-fund payouts, or dividends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To facilitate this<\/strong>, the government has created <strong>dedicated portals<\/strong> as follows:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reserve Bank of India (RBI):<\/strong> <strong>UDGAM Portal<\/strong> for unclaimed bank deposits &amp; balances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI): Bima Bharosa Portal <\/strong>for unclaimed insurance policy proceeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): MITRA Portal<\/strong> for unclaimed amounts in mutual funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ministry of Corporate Affairs: IEPFA Portal <\/strong>for unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitation camps<\/strong> are being <strong>organised in districts <\/strong>across both rural and urban regions of the country.\n<ul>\n<li>During the camps, the citizens will be <strong>provided on-the-spot guidance<\/strong> on how to <strong>search for their unclaimed assets,<\/strong> update records, and complete claim procedures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital tools and step-by-step demonstrations<\/strong> will also be showcased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>On the national level<\/strong>, the campaign is <strong>coordinated by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmindia.gov.in\/en\/news_updates\/pm-calls-upon-citizens-to-participate-in-your-money-your-right-movement\/?comment=disable\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pmindia.gov.in\/en\/news_updates\/pm-calls-upon-citizens-to-participate-in-your-money-your-right-movement\/?comment=disable<\/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 the SAMPANN Portal, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Comprehensive Pension Management System (CPMS).<\/li>\n<li>It operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.<\/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=\"427\"\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_43_427\"\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_43_427\"\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_43_427\"\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_43_427\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) recently inaugurated the onboarding of all MTNL employees retiring in November 2025 onto the SAMPANN portal at the Office of Principal CCA, Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About SAMPANN Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAMPANN, or \u201c<strong>System for Accounting and Management of Pension\u201d,<\/strong> is a <strong>Comprehensive Pension Management System (CPMS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative <strong>undertaken by <\/strong>the <strong>Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), Department of Telecommunications, <\/strong>Ministry of Communications<strong>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>online pension processing and payment system <\/strong>for <strong>Department of Telecommunications pensioners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>on 29th December, <strong>2018<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It brings the pension processing, sanctioning, authorisation, and payment units under a common platform.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>direct credit of pension into the bank accounts of pensioners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The system has helped the Department in <strong>faster settlement of pension<\/strong> cases, <strong>improved reconciliation\/auditing, <\/strong>and <strong>ease of accounting.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Direct disbursement of pension<\/strong> on a timely basis <strong>without intermediaries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Single window system<\/strong> for complete pension process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online grievance management<\/strong> for the pensioners, reducing paperwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracking of pension status from home<\/strong> encourages transparency and accountability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster processing of arrears and revision<\/strong> of pension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201701&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201701&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) recently inaugurated the onboarding of all MTNL employees retiring in November 2025 onto the SAMPANN portal at the Office of Principal CCA, Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About SAMPANN Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAMPANN, or \u201c<strong>System for Accounting and Management of Pension\u201d,<\/strong> is a <strong>Comprehensive Pension Management System (CPMS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative <strong>undertaken by <\/strong>the <strong>Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), Department of Telecommunications, <\/strong>Ministry of Communications<strong>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>online pension processing and payment system <\/strong>for <strong>Department of Telecommunications pensioners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>on 29th December, <strong>2018<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It brings the pension processing, sanctioning, authorisation, and payment units under a common platform.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>direct credit of pension into the bank accounts of pensioners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The system has helped the Department in <strong>faster settlement of pension<\/strong> cases, <strong>improved reconciliation\/auditing, <\/strong>and <strong>ease of accounting.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Direct disbursement of pension<\/strong> on a timely basis <strong>without intermediaries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Single window system<\/strong> for complete pension process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online grievance management<\/strong> for the pensioners, reducing paperwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracking of pension status from home<\/strong> encourages transparency and accountability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster processing of arrears and revision<\/strong> of pension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201701&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201701&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Swasthya Portal is primarily designed to present the health and nutrition status of which population group??<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"428\"\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_43_428\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Women in rural India.                                            <\/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_43_428\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Elderly population.                                            <\/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_43_428\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Tribal population.                                            <\/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_43_428\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Urban poor.                                            <\/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>In Rajya Sabha, in reply to a starred question the Minister of Tribal Affairs recently stated that there are no plans to expand the Swasthya Portal to integrate national health databases, district dashboards or AI-enabled analytics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Swasthya Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>one-stop solution<\/strong> presenting the <strong>health and nutrition status of the tribal population<\/strong> of India.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>developed under <\/strong>the <strong>central sector scheme \u201cTribal Research Information Education Communication and Events (TRI ECE)\u201d of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The portal is <strong>hosted on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Server<\/strong> and is <strong>maintained by the Centre of Excellence for Knowledge Management for Health and Nutrition,<\/strong> <strong>established by<\/strong> the<strong> Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>information and data <\/strong>as well as <strong>curates innovative practices, research briefs, case studies, and best practices<\/strong> collected from different parts of India to facilitate the <strong>exchange of evidence, expertise, and experiences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>dashboard, knowledge repository, partner segment, Sickle Cell Diseases (SCD) support corner.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>dashboard <\/strong>presents<strong> data curated from multiple sources for<\/strong> the <strong>177 identified high-priority tribal districts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Information available on Swasthya will provide insights to all stakeholders working with the tribal population of India in the areas of health and nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201423&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201423&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Rajya Sabha, in reply to a starred question the Minister of Tribal Affairs recently stated that there are no plans to expand the Swasthya Portal to integrate national health databases, district dashboards or AI-enabled analytics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Swasthya Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>one-stop solution<\/strong> presenting the <strong>health and nutrition status of the tribal population<\/strong> of India.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>developed under <\/strong>the <strong>central sector scheme \u201cTribal Research Information Education Communication and Events (TRI ECE)\u201d of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The portal is <strong>hosted on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Server<\/strong> and is <strong>maintained by the Centre of Excellence for Knowledge Management for Health and Nutrition,<\/strong> <strong>established by<\/strong> the<strong> Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>information and data <\/strong>as well as <strong>curates innovative practices, research briefs, case studies, and best practices<\/strong> collected from different parts of India to facilitate the <strong>exchange of evidence, expertise, and experiences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>dashboard, knowledge repository, partner segment, Sickle Cell Diseases (SCD) support corner.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>dashboard <\/strong>presents<strong> data curated from multiple sources for<\/strong> the <strong>177 identified high-priority tribal districts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Information available on Swasthya will provide insights to all stakeholders working with the tribal population of India in the areas of health and nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201423&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201423&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                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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 Goniopora Coral:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a photosynthetic coral which possesses unique polyps.<\/li>\n<li>It is thermally intolerant coral found in Great Barrier reef.<\/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=\"429\"\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_43_429\"\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_43_429\"\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_43_429\"\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_43_429\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists have reported that a combination of extreme heat stress and a rare Black band disease has wiped out 75 per cent of Goniopora coral colonies at a site on the Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as flowerpot or daisy corals, is a type of hard, soft coral belonging to the Poritidae family.<\/p>\n<p>It is appreciated for its beautiful appearance as it possesses unique polyps that resemble flower petals.<\/p>\n<p>Appearance: Colonies consist of small branching columns, usually oval in transverse section.<\/p>\n<p>Size: Goniopora polyps can range from a few to several centimeters in diameter.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: It typically inhabits lagoons and turbid reefs and considered thermally tolerant.<\/p>\n<p>Goniopora are a photosynthetic coral and derive some of their nutritional requirements from light.\u00a0 It can thrive in a wide range of lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Symbiotic Relationship: They have a symbiotic relationship with dinoflagellates called zooxanthellae that live in the flesh of the coral.<\/p>\n<p>Feeding: It is a predatory coral, meaning it obtains some of its nutrients by capturing small organisms in the water.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/heat-stress-rare-disease-wipe-out-goniopora-coral-colonies-on-great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/heat-stress-rare-disease-wipe-out-goniopora-coral-colonies-on-great-barrier-reef<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists have reported that a combination of extreme heat stress and a rare Black band disease has wiped out 75 per cent of Goniopora coral colonies at a site on the Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as flowerpot or daisy corals, is a type of hard, soft coral belonging to the Poritidae family.<\/p>\n<p>It is appreciated for its beautiful appearance as it possesses unique polyps that resemble flower petals.<\/p>\n<p>Appearance: Colonies consist of small branching columns, usually oval in transverse section.<\/p>\n<p>Size: Goniopora polyps can range from a few to several centimeters in diameter.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: It typically inhabits lagoons and turbid reefs and considered thermally tolerant.<\/p>\n<p>Goniopora are a photosynthetic coral and derive some of their nutritional requirements from light.\u00a0 It can thrive in a wide range of lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Symbiotic Relationship: They have a symbiotic relationship with dinoflagellates called zooxanthellae that live in the flesh of the coral.<\/p>\n<p>Feeding: It is a predatory coral, meaning it obtains some of its nutrients by capturing small organisms in the water.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/heat-stress-rare-disease-wipe-out-goniopora-coral-colonies-on-great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/heat-stress-rare-disease-wipe-out-goniopora-coral-colonies-on-great-barrier-reef<\/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 GlowCas9 Protein:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a bioluminescent version of Cas9 Protein.<\/li>\n<li>It is created by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins.<\/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=\"430\"\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_43_430\"\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_43_430\"\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_43_430\"\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_43_430\"\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, scientists from Kolkata based Bose institute has created GlowCas9 which can track gene editing.<\/p>\n<p>It is a CRISPR protein that lights up while performing gene editing.<\/p>\n<p>It is a bioluminescent version of Cas9 that glows inside cells.<\/p>\n<p>Structure: GlowCas9 is created by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins.<\/p>\n<p>Properties of GlowCas9 Protein:<\/p>\n<p>The GlowCas9 is very stable and maintains its structure and activity at higher temperatures compared to the conventional enzyme.<\/p>\n<p>It glows inside cells, allowing for real-time monitoring of CRISPR operations<\/p>\n<p>Working of GlowCas9 Protein:<\/p>\n<p>The split nano-luciferase enzyme pieces reconnect when Cas9 folds correctly, producing light.<\/p>\n<p>This glowing activity allows scientists to monitor CRISPR operations in living cells, tissues, and even plant leaves\u2014without harming them.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits of GlowCas9 Protein<\/p>\n<p>It can also increase the precision of homology-directed repair (HDR).<\/p>\n<p>Homology-Directed Repair (HDR) is a DNA repair process crucial for fixing hereditary mutations that are linked to genetic diseases like sickle cell anaemia, muscular dystrophy and so on.<\/p>\n<p>GlowCas9 pioneers the emerging field of theratracking or visualizing molecular gene therapy in motion.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201313&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201313&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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, scientists from Kolkata based Bose institute has created GlowCas9 which can track gene editing.<\/p>\n<p>It is a CRISPR protein that lights up while performing gene editing.<\/p>\n<p>It is a bioluminescent version of Cas9 that glows inside cells.<\/p>\n<p>Structure: GlowCas9 is created by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins.<\/p>\n<p>Properties of GlowCas9 Protein:<\/p>\n<p>The GlowCas9 is very stable and maintains its structure and activity at higher temperatures compared to the conventional enzyme.<\/p>\n<p>It glows inside cells, allowing for real-time monitoring of CRISPR operations<\/p>\n<p>Working of GlowCas9 Protein:<\/p>\n<p>The split nano-luciferase enzyme pieces reconnect when Cas9 folds correctly, producing light.<\/p>\n<p>This glowing activity allows scientists to monitor CRISPR operations in living cells, tissues, and even plant leaves\u2014without harming them.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits of GlowCas9 Protein<\/p>\n<p>It can also increase the precision of homology-directed repair (HDR).<\/p>\n<p>Homology-Directed Repair (HDR) is a DNA repair process crucial for fixing hereditary mutations that are linked to genetic diseases like sickle cell anaemia, muscular dystrophy and so on.<\/p>\n<p>GlowCas9 pioneers the emerging field of theratracking or visualizing molecular gene therapy in motion.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201313&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201313&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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 Deepavali:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is known as the festival of lights which is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya.<\/li>\n<li>It is inscribed on UNESCO\u2019s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/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=\"431\"\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_43_431\"\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_43_431\"\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_43_431\"\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_43_431\"\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, Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO\u2019s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the festival of lights celebrated across India.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Deepa\u2019 means lamp or light and\u2018Vali\u2019 means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights.<\/p>\n<p>It is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November.<\/p>\n<p>The fundamental philosophy of Deepavali encompasses the celebration of prosperity, renewal, and abundance for all individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Celebration of Deepavali:<\/p>\n<p>It begins with Dhanteras, a day of auspicious beginnings when families buy new metalware or essentials that symbolise prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>The second day marks Naraka Chaturdashi, observed with rituals and lighting lamps to dispel negativity and welcome positive energy.<\/p>\n<p>The third day is the highlight of Deepavali- the sacred Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja.<\/p>\n<p>On the fourth day, families and friends visit one another, exchange gifts, and reconnect, strengthening their bonds and shared happiness.<\/p>\n<p>The celebrations conclude with Bhai Dooj, a heartfelt tribute to the bond between brothers and sisters, observed with prayers, blessings, and meaningful rituals.<\/p>\n<p>It is the 16th Indian element on UNESCO\u2019s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201375&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201375&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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, Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO\u2019s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the festival of lights celebrated across India.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Deepa\u2019 means lamp or light and\u2018Vali\u2019 means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights.<\/p>\n<p>It is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November.<\/p>\n<p>The fundamental philosophy of Deepavali encompasses the celebration of prosperity, renewal, and abundance for all individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Celebration of Deepavali:<\/p>\n<p>It begins with Dhanteras, a day of auspicious beginnings when families buy new metalware or essentials that symbolise prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>The second day marks Naraka Chaturdashi, observed with rituals and lighting lamps to dispel negativity and welcome positive energy.<\/p>\n<p>The third day is the highlight of Deepavali- the sacred Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja.<\/p>\n<p>On the fourth day, families and friends visit one another, exchange gifts, and reconnect, strengthening their bonds and shared happiness.<\/p>\n<p>The celebrations conclude with Bhai Dooj, a heartfelt tribute to the bond between brothers and sisters, observed with prayers, blessings, and meaningful rituals.<\/p>\n<p>It is the 16th Indian element on UNESCO\u2019s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201375&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201375&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Deodar Tree, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is found both in Eastern and western Himalayan region.<\/li>\n<li>It thrives in well-drained soils and moist temperate climates.<\/li>\n<li>Its wood is used for construction and in Ayurvedic medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"432\"\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_43_432\"\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_43_432\"\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_43_432\"\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_43_432\"\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>Deodar trees in Himachal Pradesh\u2019s Sangla Valley have revealed the process of climatic shifts from wetter spring conditions that prevailed during pre-historic times to drier conditions from the year 1757 onwards.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as the Himalayan Cedar, is one of the most revered and iconic tree species in the Western Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p>The name Deodar is derived from the Sanskrit word Devad\u0101ru, meaning \u201cwood of the gods,\u201d highlighting the tree\u2019s cultural and spiritual importance.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Deodar Tree:<\/p>\n<p>It is native to high-altitude forests; this majestic conifer plays a critical ecological and cultural role.<\/p>\n<p>Soil and Climate: It thrives in well-drained soils and moist temperate climates.<\/p>\n<p>It is a large evergreen tree found between 1800-3000m altitude. Cones are solitary, erect, ovoid, dark brown.<\/p>\n<p>Male and female cones are on the same tree.<\/p>\n<p>It reaches heights of up to 50 meters and characterized by its tall, pyramidal shape, drooping branches, and needle-like bluish-green leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Its bark is dark gray and becomes deeply fissured with age, adding to their stately presence in alpine and subalpine forest zones.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution:\u00a0 It is mainly found in the western Himalayan region.<\/p>\n<p>Applications: Traditionally, its wood has been used in temple construction, religious ceremonies, and Ayurvedic medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: It faced threats from logging, habitat loss, and climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201314&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201314&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Deodar trees in Himachal Pradesh\u2019s Sangla Valley have revealed the process of climatic shifts from wetter spring conditions that prevailed during pre-historic times to drier conditions from the year 1757 onwards.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as the Himalayan Cedar, is one of the most revered and iconic tree species in the Western Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p>The name Deodar is derived from the Sanskrit word Devad\u0101ru, meaning \u201cwood of the gods,\u201d highlighting the tree\u2019s cultural and spiritual importance.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Deodar Tree:<\/p>\n<p>It is native to high-altitude forests; this majestic conifer plays a critical ecological and cultural role.<\/p>\n<p>Soil and Climate: It thrives in well-drained soils and moist temperate climates.<\/p>\n<p>It is a large evergreen tree found between 1800-3000m altitude. Cones are solitary, erect, ovoid, dark brown.<\/p>\n<p>Male and female cones are on the same tree.<\/p>\n<p>It reaches heights of up to 50 meters and characterized by its tall, pyramidal shape, drooping branches, and needle-like bluish-green leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Its bark is dark gray and becomes deeply fissured with age, adding to their stately presence in alpine and subalpine forest zones.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution:\u00a0 It is mainly found in the western Himalayan region.<\/p>\n<p>Applications: Traditionally, its wood has been used in temple construction, religious ceremonies, and Ayurvedic medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: It faced threats from logging, habitat loss, and climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201314&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201314&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Charaichung Royal bird sanctuary , recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"433\"\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_43_433\"\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_43_433\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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