{"id":80380,"date":"2025-12-29T18:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=80380"},"modified":"2025-12-29T22:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:23:42","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-29-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-29-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 29 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_56\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 29 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 5 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                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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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>Frequency combs are an important modern tool which are used to calibrate atomic clocks and has various other applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>special kind of laser light<\/strong> whose spectrum, or set of frequencies, resembles the teeth of a comb.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are simple and compact tools that phase coherently connect the <strong>radio frequency domain<\/strong> (say below 100GHz) with <strong>the optical domain<\/strong> (say above 200THz).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Frequency Comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of containing just one colour (one frequency), it emits a large number of <strong>evenly spaced frequencies<\/strong>. The spacing is extremely regular.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are widely-used, <strong>high-precision tools<\/strong> for measuring and detecting different frequencies colors \u2014 of light.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has high <strong>stability and precision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Frequency comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u00a0helps scientists compare an unknown light frequency to a stable reference with extraordinary precision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are an important modern tool to <strong>calibrate atomic clocks<\/strong> and <strong>measure shifts in light caused by gravity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used to <strong>detect explanets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also used in <strong>high-speed spectroscopy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Frequency combs are an important modern tool which are used to calibrate atomic clocks and has various other applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>special kind of laser light<\/strong> whose spectrum, or set of frequencies, resembles the teeth of a comb.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are simple and compact tools that phase coherently connect the <strong>radio frequency domain<\/strong> (say below 100GHz) with <strong>the optical domain<\/strong> (say above 200THz).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Frequency Comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of containing just one colour (one frequency), it emits a large number of <strong>evenly spaced frequencies<\/strong>. The spacing is extremely regular.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are widely-used, <strong>high-precision tools<\/strong> for measuring and detecting different frequencies colors \u2014 of light.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has high <strong>stability and precision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Frequency comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u00a0helps scientists compare an unknown light frequency to a stable reference with extraordinary precision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are an important modern tool to <strong>calibrate atomic clocks<\/strong> and <strong>measure shifts in light caused by gravity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used to <strong>detect explanets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also used in <strong>high-speed spectroscopy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Narsapuram Lace Craft:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a famous craft which is made using fine cotton threads in various thicknesses.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly made in the state of Telangana.<\/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=\"550\"\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_56_550\"\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_56_550\"\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_56_550\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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<strong>Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History of Narsapuram Lace Craft:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is believed that the <strong>women of the farming community<\/strong> of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, <strong>about 150 years ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The craft has <strong>survived the Indian famine<\/strong> (1899) and the Great Depression (1929).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raw Materials: <\/strong>Primarily uses <strong>fine cotton threads<\/strong> in various thicknesses and colors.\n<ul>\n<li>Artisans also incorporate <strong>silk, rayon, or synthetic threads<\/strong> for decorative pieces, with beads and sequins added to enhance export-quality designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool used:<\/strong> The main tool is <strong>the crochet hook<\/strong>, available in different sizes to create diverse patterns and textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> This craft showcases <strong>intricate floral, geometric, and paisley patterns<\/strong> inspired by nature and <strong>traditional motifs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Narsapur\u2019s famed hand-made crochet industry produces <strong>doilies, pillow covers, cushion covers, bed spreads<\/strong>, table-runners, and table cloths etc.<\/li>\n<li>It was recognized with <strong>Geographical Indication tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India praised the Narsapuram Lace Craft products made by self-help groups in Narsapur of Andhra Pradesh during his \u201cMan-Ki-Baat\u201d broadcast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Narsapur is situated on the bank of <strong>Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History of Narsapuram Lace Craft:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is believed that the <strong>women of the farming community<\/strong> of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, <strong>about 150 years ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The craft has <strong>survived the Indian famine<\/strong> (1899) and the Great Depression (1929).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raw Materials: <\/strong>Primarily uses <strong>fine cotton threads<\/strong> in various thicknesses and colors.\n<ul>\n<li>Artisans also incorporate <strong>silk, rayon, or synthetic threads<\/strong> for decorative pieces, with beads and sequins added to enhance export-quality designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool used:<\/strong> The main tool is <strong>the crochet hook<\/strong>, available in different sizes to create diverse patterns and textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> This craft showcases <strong>intricate floral, geometric, and paisley patterns<\/strong> inspired by nature and <strong>traditional motifs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Narsapur\u2019s famed hand-made crochet industry produces <strong>doilies, pillow covers, cushion covers, bed spreads<\/strong>, table-runners, and table cloths etc.<\/li>\n<li>It was recognized with <strong>Geographical Indication tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                     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                         <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>5<\/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>Consider the following statements regarding Industrial Hemp:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an herbaceous plant used for therapeutic treatment.<\/li>\n<li>It is high in fiber and low in active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).<\/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=\"551\"\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_56_551\"\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_56_551\"\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_56_551\"\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_56_551\"\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>Recently, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has launched a policy push to legalise and regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is botanically related to marijuana, but with very different properties.<\/li>\n<li>While marijuana is rich with<strong> tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC), the psychoactive component that makes pot a drug of choice by many, hemp contains only the <strong>smallest traces of THC<\/strong> (&lt;0.3%),<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>herbaceous, dioecious plant<\/strong> belonging to the Cannabis genus within the <strong>Cannabaceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is high in fiber and <strong>low in active tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Industrial Hemp:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used for varieties used for <strong>recreational, therapeutic, and industrial purposes<\/strong>, commonly referred to as marijuana and hemp, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It is a versatile crop that can be processed into different products with multiple uses.<\/li>\n<li>Its stalk can be used to <strong>produce biofuel,<\/strong> auto parts, paper, upholstery, and fiber for cloth and other textile items. T<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>stem <\/strong>can also be processed into <strong>building materials, industrial products<\/strong> and different kinds of papers.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>seeds<\/strong> can be used to <strong>produce feed or food or the sources<\/strong> of oil that can be converted into a lotion or cosmetic products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has launched a policy push to legalise and regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is botanically related to marijuana, but with very different properties.<\/li>\n<li>While marijuana is rich with<strong> tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC), the psychoactive component that makes pot a drug of choice by many, hemp contains only the <strong>smallest traces of THC<\/strong> (&lt;0.3%),<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>herbaceous, dioecious plant<\/strong> belonging to the Cannabis genus within the <strong>Cannabaceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is high in fiber and <strong>low in active tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Industrial Hemp:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used for varieties used for <strong>recreational, therapeutic, and industrial purposes<\/strong>, commonly referred to as marijuana and hemp, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It is a versatile crop that can be processed into different products with multiple uses.<\/li>\n<li>Its stalk can be used to <strong>produce biofuel,<\/strong> auto parts, paper, upholstery, and fiber for cloth and other textile items. T<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>stem <\/strong>can also be processed into <strong>building materials, industrial products<\/strong> and different kinds of papers.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>seeds<\/strong> can be used to <strong>produce feed or food or the sources<\/strong> of oil that can be converted into a lotion or cosmetic products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <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>5<\/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>With reference to Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Central Sponsored Scheme.<\/li>\n<li>It is provides support to Indian Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products &amp; services.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of AYUSH.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"552\"\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_56_552\"\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_56_552\"\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_56_552\"\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_56_552\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Minister of State (IC) for Ayush\u00a0informed about the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers\/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the <strong>export of Ayush products &amp; services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote and <strong>strengthen awareness and interest<\/strong> about <strong>AYUSH Systems<\/strong> of Medicine at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>facilitate International promotion<\/strong>, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>foster interaction of stakeholders<\/strong> and market development of AYUSH at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>support international exchange of experts<\/strong> and information for promotion and propagation of AYUSH systems,<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>promote academics and research<\/strong> through establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of AYUSH<\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>International <strong>exchange of experts<\/strong> &amp; officers,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive to drug manufacturers,<\/strong> entrepreneurs, AYUSH institutions, Hospitals etc. for international propagation of AYUSH by participating in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc.<\/li>\n<li>Support for <strong>international market development<\/strong> and AYUSH promotion-related activities,<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of <strong>AYUSH Information Cells<\/strong> and establishment and strengthening of Health Centre\/ Institution in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Fellowship\/ scholarship Programme<\/strong> for foreign nationals for undertaking AYUSH courses in premier institutions in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Minister of State (IC) for Ayush\u00a0informed about the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers\/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the <strong>export of Ayush products &amp; services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote and <strong>strengthen awareness and interest<\/strong> about <strong>AYUSH Systems<\/strong> of Medicine at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>facilitate International promotion<\/strong>, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>foster interaction of stakeholders<\/strong> and market development of AYUSH at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>support international exchange of experts<\/strong> and information for promotion and propagation of AYUSH systems,<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>promote academics and research<\/strong> through establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of AYUSH<\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>International <strong>exchange of experts<\/strong> &amp; officers,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive to drug manufacturers,<\/strong> entrepreneurs, AYUSH institutions, Hospitals etc. for international propagation of AYUSH by participating in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc.<\/li>\n<li>Support for <strong>international market development<\/strong> and AYUSH promotion-related activities,<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of <strong>AYUSH Information Cells<\/strong> and establishment and strengthening of Health Centre\/ Institution in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Fellowship\/ scholarship Programme<\/strong> for foreign nationals for undertaking AYUSH courses in premier institutions in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"553\"\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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Karnataka                                            <\/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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Sikkim                                            <\/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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Assam                                            <\/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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. 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