{"id":77647,"date":"2025-12-12T17:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=77647"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:52:12","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-12-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-12-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 12 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_44\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 12 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>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which one of the following is the best description of \u2018Boreendo\u2019, that was in the news recently?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"434\"\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_44_434\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A traditional drum used by nomadic tribes of Central Asia.                                            <\/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_44_434\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A rare medicinal herb found in the Western Himalayas.                                            <\/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_44_434\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A hollow, spherical, clay wind instrument from Pakistan&#039;s Sindh region.                                            <\/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_44_434\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A traditional pottery technique revived in Uttar Pradesh.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boreendo, an ancient musical instrument from Pakistan, was recently inscribed on the UNESCO\u2019s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Boreendo:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The boreendo, or <strong>bhorindo<\/strong>, is a <strong>traditional musical instrument<\/strong> from <strong>Pakistan\u2019s Sindh region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>5,000-year-old <\/strong>musical instrument with a rich history that <strong>originates in Mohenjo Daro,<\/strong> part of the <strong>Indus Valley Civilisation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>hollow, spherical shape<\/strong> with <strong>sound holes<\/strong> and is <strong>made of clay<\/strong> that is <strong>sun-dried and kiln-fired. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>played by men<\/strong>, while <strong>women <\/strong>are involved in <strong>decorating the instrument with clay paint.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The boreendo <strong>produces sound when air is blown <\/strong>into it, and its <strong>tone can be adjusted by tilting the mouthpiece. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>size affects its sound<\/strong>, and recent changes include extra holes to widen its musical range.<\/li>\n<li>The boreendo is mainly played at winter bonfires, weddings, and festivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3724585-preserving-the-past-unescos-urgent-safeguarding-of-cultural-heritage?amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3724585-preserving-the-past-unescos-urgent-safeguarding-of-cultural-heritage?amp<\/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>Boreendo, an ancient musical instrument from Pakistan, was recently inscribed on the UNESCO\u2019s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Boreendo:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The boreendo, or <strong>bhorindo<\/strong>, is a <strong>traditional musical instrument<\/strong> from <strong>Pakistan\u2019s Sindh region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>5,000-year-old <\/strong>musical instrument with a rich history that <strong>originates in Mohenjo Daro,<\/strong> part of the <strong>Indus Valley Civilisation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>hollow, spherical shape<\/strong> with <strong>sound holes<\/strong> and is <strong>made of clay<\/strong> that is <strong>sun-dried and kiln-fired. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>played by men<\/strong>, while <strong>women <\/strong>are involved in <strong>decorating the instrument with clay paint.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The boreendo <strong>produces sound when air is blown <\/strong>into it, and its <strong>tone can be adjusted by tilting the mouthpiece. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>size affects its sound<\/strong>, and recent changes include extra holes to widen its musical range.<\/li>\n<li>The boreendo is mainly played at winter bonfires, weddings, and festivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3724585-preserving-the-past-unescos-urgent-safeguarding-of-cultural-heritage?amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3724585-preserving-the-past-unescos-urgent-safeguarding-of-cultural-heritage?amp<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Pallas&#8217;s Gull, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a large bird species endemic to Western Europe.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Critically Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"435\"\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_44_435\"\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_44_435\"\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_44_435\"\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_44_435\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rare migratory Pallas&#8217;s Gull was recently spotted in Jharkhand&#8217;s Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, marking its return after almost a decade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pallas&#8217;s Gull:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pallas&#8217;s Gull, also called the <strong>Great Black-headed Gull<\/strong>, is a <strong>large bird species.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the world&#8217;s largest black-headed gull and the <strong>third-largest species of gull <\/strong>in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the family Laridae.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>breeds in colonies in marshes and islands<\/strong> from <strong>southern Russia to Mongolia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>migratory<\/strong>, <strong>wintering <\/strong>in the <strong>Mediterranean Sea,<\/strong> the <strong>Arabian Peninsula,<\/strong> and <strong>India<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>: It prefers <strong>wetlands, salt lakes, lagoons, <\/strong>and slow-flowing <strong>rivers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It measures 55\u201372 cm in length with a 142 to 170 cm wingspan.<\/li>\n<li>Summer adults are unmistakable, since no other gull of this size has a b<strong>lack hood. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>adults <\/strong>have <strong>grey wings and back,<\/strong> with conspicuous <strong>white &#8220;mirrors&#8221; at the wing tips. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>legs are yellow,<\/strong> and the <strong>bill <\/strong>is <strong>orangey-yellow with a red tip<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In all other plumages, a dark mask through the eye indicates the vestiges of the hood.<\/li>\n<li>Pallas&#8217;s Gulls <strong>feed on fish,<\/strong> including dead fish. They also prey upon insects, crustaceans, reptiles, other birds, and small mammals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/science-environment\/3727119-return-of-the-pallass-gull-a-decade-long-wait-ends-at-udhwa-sanctuary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/science-environment\/3727119-return-of-the-pallass-gull-a-decade-long-wait-ends-at-udhwa-sanctuary<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rare migratory Pallas&#8217;s Gull was recently spotted in Jharkhand&#8217;s Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, marking its return after almost a decade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pallas&#8217;s Gull:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pallas&#8217;s Gull, also called the <strong>Great Black-headed Gull<\/strong>, is a <strong>large bird species.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the world&#8217;s largest black-headed gull and the <strong>third-largest species of gull <\/strong>in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the family Laridae.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>breeds in colonies in marshes and islands<\/strong> from <strong>southern Russia to Mongolia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>migratory<\/strong>, <strong>wintering <\/strong>in the <strong>Mediterranean Sea,<\/strong> the <strong>Arabian Peninsula,<\/strong> and <strong>India<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>: It prefers <strong>wetlands, salt lakes, lagoons, <\/strong>and slow-flowing <strong>rivers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It measures 55\u201372 cm in length with a 142 to 170 cm wingspan.<\/li>\n<li>Summer adults are unmistakable, since no other gull of this size has a b<strong>lack hood. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>adults <\/strong>have <strong>grey wings and back,<\/strong> with conspicuous <strong>white &#8220;mirrors&#8221; at the wing tips. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>legs are yellow,<\/strong> and the <strong>bill <\/strong>is <strong>orangey-yellow with a red tip<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In all other plumages, a dark mask through the eye indicates the vestiges of the hood.<\/li>\n<li>Pallas&#8217;s Gulls <strong>feed on fish,<\/strong> including dead fish. They also prey upon insects, crustaceans, reptiles, other birds, and small mammals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/science-environment\/3727119-return-of-the-pallass-gull-a-decade-long-wait-ends-at-udhwa-sanctuary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/science-environment\/3727119-return-of-the-pallass-gull-a-decade-long-wait-ends-at-udhwa-sanctuary<\/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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/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>What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Agentic AI from traditional AI?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"436\"\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_44_436\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Ability to store large amounts of data.                                            <\/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_44_436\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Ability to act independently and pursue goals.                                            <\/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_44_436\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Ability to generate images.                                            <\/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_44_436\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Ability to run on low computational power.                                            <\/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>Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, recently observed that India is witnessing strong momentum in the deployment of AI and agentic AI applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Agentic AI:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agentic AI is an <strong>advanced form of artificial intelligence <\/strong>focused on <strong>autonomous decision-making and action. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>consists of AI agents<\/strong>\u2014<strong>machine learning models<\/strong> that <strong>mimic human decision-making <\/strong>to <strong>solve problems in real time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike traditional AI, which primarily responds to commands or analyzes data, agentic AI can <strong>set goals, plan, and execute tasks with minimal human intervention.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Agentic&#8221; indicates agency<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>ability <\/strong>of these systems<strong> to act independently, <\/strong>but in a <strong>goal-driven manner.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At its core, this technology is built on several <strong>key components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perception<\/strong>: Agentic AI starts by <strong>gathering information <\/strong>from its surroundings and different sources, such as sensors, databases, and user interfaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasoning<\/strong>: Using a large language model (LLM), agentic AI <strong>analyzes the gathered data <\/strong>to <strong>understand the context,<\/strong> identify relevant information, and <strong>formulate potential solutions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Planning<\/strong>: The AI then uses the information it gathered to <strong>develop a plan<\/strong>. This involves<strong> setting goals<\/strong>, <strong>breaking them down into smaller steps, <\/strong>and <strong>figuring out the best way<\/strong> to achieve them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: Based on its plan, the AI takes action. This could involve <strong>performing tasks, making decisions, or interacting with other systems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflection<\/strong>: After taking action, the AI <strong>learns from the results.<\/strong> It evaluates whether its actions were successful and uses this feedback to adjust its plans and actions in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Agentic AI <strong>builds on generative AI (GenAI) techniques by using large language models (LLMs)<\/strong> to function in dynamic environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>While generative models<\/strong> focus on <strong>creating content based on learned patterns,<\/strong> <strong>agentic AI <\/strong>extends this capability by <strong>applying generative outputs toward specific goals. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For example, a generative AI model like OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT might produce text, images, or code, but an agentic AI system can use that generated content to complete complex tasks autonomously by calling external tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/india-seeing-great-momentum-in-ai-agentic-ai-deployments-satya-nadella\/article70385160.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/india-seeing-great-momentum-in-ai-agentic-ai-deployments-satya-nadella\/article70385160.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\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>Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, recently observed that India is witnessing strong momentum in the deployment of AI and agentic AI applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Agentic AI:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agentic AI is an <strong>advanced form of artificial intelligence <\/strong>focused on <strong>autonomous decision-making and action. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>consists of AI agents<\/strong>\u2014<strong>machine learning models<\/strong> that <strong>mimic human decision-making <\/strong>to <strong>solve problems in real time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike traditional AI, which primarily responds to commands or analyzes data, agentic AI can <strong>set goals, plan, and execute tasks with minimal human intervention.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Agentic&#8221; indicates agency<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>ability <\/strong>of these systems<strong> to act independently, <\/strong>but in a <strong>goal-driven manner.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At its core, this technology is built on several <strong>key components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perception<\/strong>: Agentic AI starts by <strong>gathering information <\/strong>from its surroundings and different sources, such as sensors, databases, and user interfaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasoning<\/strong>: Using a large language model (LLM), agentic AI <strong>analyzes the gathered data <\/strong>to <strong>understand the context,<\/strong> identify relevant information, and <strong>formulate potential solutions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Planning<\/strong>: The AI then uses the information it gathered to <strong>develop a plan<\/strong>. This involves<strong> setting goals<\/strong>, <strong>breaking them down into smaller steps, <\/strong>and <strong>figuring out the best way<\/strong> to achieve them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: Based on its plan, the AI takes action. This could involve <strong>performing tasks, making decisions, or interacting with other systems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflection<\/strong>: After taking action, the AI <strong>learns from the results.<\/strong> It evaluates whether its actions were successful and uses this feedback to adjust its plans and actions in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Agentic AI <strong>builds on generative AI (GenAI) techniques by using large language models (LLMs)<\/strong> to function in dynamic environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>While generative models<\/strong> focus on <strong>creating content based on learned patterns,<\/strong> <strong>agentic AI <\/strong>extends this capability by <strong>applying generative outputs toward specific goals. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For example, a generative AI model like OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT might produce text, images, or code, but an agentic AI system can use that generated content to complete complex tasks autonomously by calling external tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/india-seeing-great-momentum-in-ai-agentic-ai-deployments-satya-nadella\/article70385160.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/india-seeing-great-momentum-in-ai-agentic-ai-deployments-satya-nadella\/article70385160.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for restoring and preserving the film heritage of India.<\/li>\n<li>Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, is the implementation agency of the mission.<\/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=\"437\"\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_44_437\"\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_44_437\"\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_44_437\"\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_44_437\"\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>In response to a question in Lok Sabha recently, the Minister of State for Information &amp; Broadcasting said that till date 1,469 titles, equaling 4.3 lakh minutes of films, have been digitized under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched in <strong>2015 <\/strong>by the <strong>Ministry of Information and Broadcasting<\/strong> for <strong>restoring and preserving<\/strong> the <strong>film heritage of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Agency:<\/strong> <strong>National Film Archive of India, Pune.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Condition assessment of film reels<\/strong> to ascertain the remaining life of the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2K\/4K picture and sound restoration of landmark films <\/strong>of India and <strong>recording of new picture and sound inter-negatives<\/strong> of each film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitization of films.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction <\/strong>of archival and <strong>preservation facilities called vaults.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Training and workshops<\/strong> for in-house capacity building.<\/li>\n<li>Web-based end-to-end IT solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about National Film Archive of India (NFAI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>established <\/strong>in February <strong>1964<\/strong> as a<strong> media unit <\/strong>of th<strong>e Ministry of Information and Broadcasting<\/strong>, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>Its primary <strong>objective <\/strong>is to <strong>acquire and preserve Indian cinematic heritage. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This includes<strong> preservation of film and non-film material,<\/strong> including but not limited to <strong>celluloid, stills, glass slides, posters, lobby cards, scripts, and song booklets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Beyond safeguarding celluloid history, the NFAI actively <strong>promotes Indian cinema. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They<strong> organize screenings, film appreciation courses,<\/strong> and research programs, fostering a deeper understanding of Indian film culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>headquartered <\/strong>in <strong>Pune <\/strong>with <strong>regional centers<\/strong> in <strong>Bangalore, Kolkata, and Trivandrum. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been a <strong>member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) since 1969.<\/strong><\/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=2201518&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201518&#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>In response to a question in Lok Sabha recently, the Minister of State for Information &amp; Broadcasting said that till date 1,469 titles, equaling 4.3 lakh minutes of films, have been digitized under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched in <strong>2015 <\/strong>by the <strong>Ministry of Information and Broadcasting<\/strong> for <strong>restoring and preserving<\/strong> the <strong>film heritage of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Agency:<\/strong> <strong>National Film Archive of India, Pune.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Condition assessment of film reels<\/strong> to ascertain the remaining life of the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2K\/4K picture and sound restoration of landmark films <\/strong>of India and <strong>recording of new picture and sound inter-negatives<\/strong> of each film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitization of films.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction <\/strong>of archival and <strong>preservation facilities called vaults.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Training and workshops<\/strong> for in-house capacity building.<\/li>\n<li>Web-based end-to-end IT solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about National Film Archive of India (NFAI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>established <\/strong>in February <strong>1964<\/strong> as a<strong> media unit <\/strong>of th<strong>e Ministry of Information and Broadcasting<\/strong>, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>Its primary <strong>objective <\/strong>is to <strong>acquire and preserve Indian cinematic heritage. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This includes<strong> preservation of film and non-film material,<\/strong> including but not limited to <strong>celluloid, stills, glass slides, posters, lobby cards, scripts, and song booklets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Beyond safeguarding celluloid history, the NFAI actively <strong>promotes Indian cinema. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They<strong> organize screenings, film appreciation courses,<\/strong> and research programs, fostering a deeper understanding of Indian film culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>headquartered <\/strong>in <strong>Pune <\/strong>with <strong>regional centers<\/strong> in <strong>Bangalore, Kolkata, and Trivandrum. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been a <strong>member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) since 1969.<\/strong><\/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=2201518&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201518&#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; 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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 Sanchar Mitra Scheme, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at encouraging youth to spread awareness about safe digital behaviour.<\/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=\"438\"\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_44_438\"\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_44_438\"\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_44_438\"\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_44_438\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha recently, the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development said that 222 institutions are currently participating in the Sanchar Mitra Scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sanchar Mitra Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>youth-oriented initiative<\/strong> by the <strong>Department of Telecommunications (DoT), <\/strong>Ministry of Communications.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at harnessing the energy and potential of <strong>young students to spread awareness about safe digital behaviour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this scheme, <strong>student volunteers,<\/strong> named as <strong>Sanchar Mitra<\/strong>, will <strong>raise public awareness about mobile safety, telecom fraud prevention<\/strong>, and g<strong>overnment digital initiatives. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They will conduct <strong>outreach in communities, schools, and public spaces<\/strong> to educate citizens on responsible and secure use of telecom services.<\/li>\n<li>This scheme is <strong>open to students from <\/strong>those <strong>technical institutes that have active telecom, electronics, computers, cybersecurity, or similar programs <\/strong>and have agreed to participate in the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Sanchar Mitras will <strong>receive necessary training from experts<\/strong> and <strong>from the National Communications Academy-Technology (NCA-T). <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Sanchar Mitras will receive various training on subjects like cybersecurity, emerging technologies in the telecom sector, telecom policies and regulations, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The scheme <strong>offers top performers,<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>access, on a best-effort basis, <strong>to research and development (R&amp;D) projects<\/strong> and <strong>telecom start-ups;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>involvement in policy and standards work;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>participation in field surveys and DoT initiatives;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>exposure to national conferences <\/strong>and events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Recognition and <strong>incentives will be coordinated through DoT units, <\/strong>leveraging existing resources and partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme has been <strong>implemented across all states\/UTs through<\/strong> the licensed service area <strong>(LSA) field offices of DoT.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201567&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201567&#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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha recently, the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development said that 222 institutions are currently participating in the Sanchar Mitra Scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sanchar Mitra Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>youth-oriented initiative<\/strong> by the <strong>Department of Telecommunications (DoT), <\/strong>Ministry of Communications.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at harnessing the energy and potential of <strong>young students to spread awareness about safe digital behaviour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this scheme, <strong>student volunteers,<\/strong> named as <strong>Sanchar Mitra<\/strong>, will <strong>raise public awareness about mobile safety, telecom fraud prevention<\/strong>, and g<strong>overnment digital initiatives. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They will conduct <strong>outreach in communities, schools, and public spaces<\/strong> to educate citizens on responsible and secure use of telecom services.<\/li>\n<li>This scheme is <strong>open to students from <\/strong>those <strong>technical institutes that have active telecom, electronics, computers, cybersecurity, or similar programs <\/strong>and have agreed to participate in the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Sanchar Mitras will <strong>receive necessary training from experts<\/strong> and <strong>from the National Communications Academy-Technology (NCA-T). <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Sanchar Mitras will receive various training on subjects like cybersecurity, emerging technologies in the telecom sector, telecom policies and regulations, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The scheme <strong>offers top performers,<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>access, on a best-effort basis, <strong>to research and development (R&amp;D) projects<\/strong> and <strong>telecom start-ups;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>involvement in policy and standards work;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>participation in field surveys and DoT initiatives;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>exposure to national conferences <\/strong>and events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Recognition and <strong>incentives will be coordinated through DoT units, <\/strong>leveraging existing resources and partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme has been <strong>implemented across all states\/UTs through<\/strong> the licensed service area <strong>(LSA) field offices of DoT.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201567&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2201567&#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                   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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 Italy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its border with Germany in the north.<\/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=\"439\"\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_44_439\"\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_44_439\"\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_44_439\"\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_44_439\"\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>The recently held Italy\u2013India Business Forum 2025 will strengthen bilateral trade, innovation and strategic economic partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Location: It is located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Countries: It shares its border with Switzerland and Austria in the north, Slovenia in the northeast and France in the northwest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Vatican City and San Marino are the two enclaved sovereign states within Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Its southern boundary extends into the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Maritime boundaries: Italian Peninsula is bordered by the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Sea of Sicily in the south, the Ionian Sea in the southeast, the Ligurian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the southwest.<\/p>\n<p>Capital City: Rome<\/p>\n<p>Geographical Features of Italy<\/p>\n<p>Terrain: It is mostly rugged and mountainous and has some plains, coastal lowlands.<\/p>\n<p>Major Rivers: Po (It is Italy&#8217;s longest river) and Adige<\/p>\n<p>Highest Point: Mont Blanc<\/p>\n<p>Natural Resources: Coal, antimony, mercury, zinc, potash, barite, asbestos, pumice, fluorspar, feldspar, pyrite (sulfur), natural gas and crude oil reserves.<\/p>\n<p>Italy is volcanic in origin, and a few of its many volcanoes are active, including Sicily&#8217;s Mt. Etna, Stromboli in the Aeolian Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202562&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202562&#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: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The recently held Italy\u2013India Business Forum 2025 will strengthen bilateral trade, innovation and strategic economic partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Location: It is located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Countries: It shares its border with Switzerland and Austria in the north, Slovenia in the northeast and France in the northwest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Vatican City and San Marino are the two enclaved sovereign states within Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Its southern boundary extends into the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Maritime boundaries: Italian Peninsula is bordered by the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Sea of Sicily in the south, the Ionian Sea in the southeast, the Ligurian Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the southwest.<\/p>\n<p>Capital City: Rome<\/p>\n<p>Geographical Features of Italy<\/p>\n<p>Terrain: It is mostly rugged and mountainous and has some plains, coastal lowlands.<\/p>\n<p>Major Rivers: Po (It is Italy&#8217;s longest river) and Adige<\/p>\n<p>Highest Point: Mont Blanc<\/p>\n<p>Natural Resources: Coal, antimony, mercury, zinc, potash, barite, asbestos, pumice, fluorspar, feldspar, pyrite (sulfur), natural gas and crude oil reserves.<\/p>\n<p>Italy is volcanic in origin, and a few of its many volcanoes are active, including Sicily&#8217;s Mt. Etna, Stromboli in the Aeolian Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202562&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202562&#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>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/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 Diving Support Craft A20:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is built for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater missions in coastal waters.<\/li>\n<li>It will be operated under Southern Naval Command of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"440\"\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_44_440\"\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_44_440\"\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_44_440\"\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_44_440\"\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>The Indian Navy will commission Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20, at Kochi under the aegis of Southern Naval Command.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft.<\/p>\n<p>DSC A20 is the lead ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft being built by M\/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: It is built for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater missions in coastal waters.<\/p>\n<p>Features of Diving Support Craft A20:<\/p>\n<p>It has a catamaran hull design form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved seakeeping characteristics,<\/p>\n<p>It is equipped with advanced, state-of-the-art diving systems that meet the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity: It has a displacement capacity of approximately 390 tons.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS),<\/p>\n<p>DSC A20 will be based at Kochi and operate under Southern Naval Command.<\/p>\n<p>Significance: The Indian Navy\u2019s capability in diving support, underwater inspection, salvage assistance, and coastal operational deployment will be substantially strengthened.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202541&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202541&#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: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy will commission Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20, at Kochi under the aegis of Southern Naval Command.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft.<\/p>\n<p>DSC A20 is the lead ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft being built by M\/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: It is built for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater missions in coastal waters.<\/p>\n<p>Features of Diving Support Craft A20:<\/p>\n<p>It has a catamaran hull design form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved seakeeping characteristics,<\/p>\n<p>It is equipped with advanced, state-of-the-art diving systems that meet the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity: It has a displacement capacity of approximately 390 tons.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS),<\/p>\n<p>DSC A20 will be based at Kochi and operate under Southern Naval Command.<\/p>\n<p>Significance: The Indian Navy\u2019s capability in diving support, underwater inspection, salvage assistance, and coastal operational deployment will be substantially strengthened.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202541&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202541&#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; 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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 Champions of the Earth Award:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/li>\n<li>It is given to individuals and organizations working on sustainable solutions to address the triple planetary crisis.<\/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=\"441\"\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_44_441\"\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_44_441\"\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_44_441\"\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_44_441\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests of Tamil Nadu, Ms Supriya Sahu, has won the UN Environment Programme\u2019s 2025 Champions of the Earth Award.<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 2005 and awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/p>\n<p>It is the UN\u2019s highest environmental honour, recognises trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, UNEP honours individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste<\/p>\n<p>Champions of the Earth are celebrated in four categories:<\/p>\n<p>Policy leadership: Public sector officials leading global or national action for the environment. They shape dialogue, lead commitments and act for the good of the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Inspiration and action: Leaders taking bold steps to inspire positive change to protect our world. They lead by example, challenge behavior and inspire millions.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurial vision: Visionaries challenging the status quo to build a cleaner future. They build systems, create new technology and spearhead a groundbreaking vision.<\/p>\n<p>Science and innovation: Trailblazers pushing the boundaries of technology for profound environmental benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/acs-supriya-sahu-of-tamil-nadu-wins-unep-2025-champions-of-the-earth-award\/#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/acs-supriya-sahu-of-tamil-nadu-wins-unep-2025-champions-of-the-earth-award\/#:~:text<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests of Tamil Nadu, Ms Supriya Sahu, has won the UN Environment Programme\u2019s 2025 Champions of the Earth Award.<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 2005 and awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/p>\n<p>It is the UN\u2019s highest environmental honour, recognises trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, UNEP honours individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste<\/p>\n<p>Champions of the Earth are celebrated in four categories:<\/p>\n<p>Policy leadership: Public sector officials leading global or national action for the environment. They shape dialogue, lead commitments and act for the good of the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Inspiration and action: Leaders taking bold steps to inspire positive change to protect our world. They lead by example, challenge behavior and inspire millions.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurial vision: Visionaries challenging the status quo to build a cleaner future. They build systems, create new technology and spearhead a groundbreaking vision.<\/p>\n<p>Science and innovation: Trailblazers pushing the boundaries of technology for profound environmental benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/acs-supriya-sahu-of-tamil-nadu-wins-unep-2025-champions-of-the-earth-award\/#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/acs-supriya-sahu-of-tamil-nadu-wins-unep-2025-champions-of-the-earth-award\/#:~:text<\/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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/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 Western Tragopan, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is one of the rarest pheasant species in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is found in the Eastern Himalayan region.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as vulnerable species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"442\"\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_44_442\"\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_44_442\"\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_44_442\"\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_44_442\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s western tragopan population steadied by captive breeding but human disturbance and habitat fragmentation continue to endanger its future.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as the western horned tragopan, is amongst the rarest of all living pheasants.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its beautiful plumage and large size, this bird is locally known as \u2018jujurana\u2019 or \u2018king of birds\u2019<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the rarest and most stunning pheasant species in the world.<\/p>\n<p>These birds are shy and ground-dwelling and usually active during dawn and dusk.<\/p>\n<p>It is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: It is endemic to the northwest Himalaya, within a narrow range from Hazara in north Pakistan through Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, to the western part of Garhwal.<\/p>\n<p>The upper part of Great Himalayan National Park\u2019s (GHNP) forest zone holds the world\u2019s largest known population of western tragopan.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: It prefers a habitat of ringal (dwarf) bamboo beneath dense forest.<\/p>\n<p>Diet: It feeds mostly on leaves, shoots and seeds, but also consumes insects and other invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p>Breeding:\u00a0 It breeds during May to June, laying 3\u20135 eggs in concealed nests on the forest floor.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: Habitat loss, hunting pressure and anthropogenic disturbances which includes livestock grazing, minor forest produce collection like medicinal herbs etc.<\/p>\n<p>Conservation status: IUCN: Vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/western-tragopan-india-steadied-by-captive-breeding-reintroduction-delayed\/article70379668.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/western-tragopan-india-steadied-by-captive-breeding-reintroduction-delayed\/article70379668.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s western tragopan population steadied by captive breeding but human disturbance and habitat fragmentation continue to endanger its future.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as the western horned tragopan, is amongst the rarest of all living pheasants.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its beautiful plumage and large size, this bird is locally known as \u2018jujurana\u2019 or \u2018king of birds\u2019<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the rarest and most stunning pheasant species in the world.<\/p>\n<p>These birds are shy and ground-dwelling and usually active during dawn and dusk.<\/p>\n<p>It is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: It is endemic to the northwest Himalaya, within a narrow range from Hazara in north Pakistan through Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, to the western part of Garhwal.<\/p>\n<p>The upper part of Great Himalayan National Park\u2019s (GHNP) forest zone holds the world\u2019s largest known population of western tragopan.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: It prefers a habitat of ringal (dwarf) bamboo beneath dense forest.<\/p>\n<p>Diet: It feeds mostly on leaves, shoots and seeds, but also consumes insects and other invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p>Breeding:\u00a0 It breeds during May to June, laying 3\u20135 eggs in concealed nests on the forest floor.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: Habitat loss, hunting pressure and anthropogenic disturbances which includes livestock grazing, minor forest produce collection like medicinal herbs etc.<\/p>\n<p>Conservation status: IUCN: Vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/western-tragopan-india-steadied-by-captive-breeding-reintroduction-delayed\/article70379668.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/western-tragopan-india-steadied-by-captive-breeding-reintroduction-delayed\/article70379668.ece<\/a><\/p>\n    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coverage:<\/p>\n<p>It is available for rural and urban artisans and craftsmen across India.<\/p>\n<p>It covers 18 traditional crafts such as Boat Maker; Armourer; Blacksmith; Hammer and Tool Kit Maker; etc.<\/p>\n<p>Aged 18+, engaged in traditional trade, no similar loans in the past 5 years.<\/p>\n<p>Key Features of PM Vishwakarma Scheme:<\/p>\n<p>Recognition: Recognition of artisans and craftspeople through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card.<\/p>\n<p>Skill Upgradation: Basic Training of 5-7 days and Advanced Training of 15 days or more, with a stipend of Rs. 500 per day;<\/p>\n<p>Toolkit Incentive: A toolkit incentive of upto Rs. 15,000 in the form of e-vouchers at the beginning of Basic Skill Training.<\/p>\n<p>Credit Support: Collateral free \u2018Enterprise Development Loans\u2019 of upto Rs. 3 lakh in two tranches of Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh at a concessional rate of interest fixed at 5%<\/p>\n<p>Coverage: Five lakh families will be covered in the first year and 30 lakh families over five years.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202206&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202206&#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>Recently, the National Steering Committee (NSC) for the PM Vishwakarma scheme approved several proposals and policy measures to improve loan sanctions and disbursements under this scheme.<\/p>\n<p>It is a central sector scheme launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara, or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools.<\/p>\n<p>It offers services like market linkage support, skill training, and incentives for digital transactions to artisans and craftspeople engaged in specified trades.<\/p>\n<p>Time period: Five years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28).<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility &amp; 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