{"id":81149,"date":"2026-01-05T17:53:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=81149"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T03:18:19","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-5-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-5-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 5 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"wp-list-table widefat fixed striped table-view-list quiz\">\n<tbody id=\"the-list\" data-wp-lists=\"list:quiz\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"shortcode column-shortcode\" data-colname=\"Shortcode\">        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_59\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 5 January 2026<\/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. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Chilika Lake, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is Asia\u2019s largest brackish water lake.<\/li>\n<li>It is located at the mouth of the Krishna River.<\/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=\"574\"\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_59_574\"\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_59_574\"\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_59_574\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Odisha government is preparing a new action plan for the protection of Chilika Lake\u2019s biodiversity and the development of its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Chilika Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>brackish water lake and a shallow lagoon<\/strong> with estuarine character spread across the districts of Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam in the state of <strong>Odisha<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Asia\u2019s largest brackish water lake.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Located at the <strong>mouth of the Daya River, <\/strong>Chilika Lake is the <strong>second-largest brackish water lagoon in the world<\/strong>, after the New Caledonian barrier reef in New Caledonia.<\/li>\n<li>The waterspread area of Chilika varies between 900 to 1165 sq. km. during summers and monsoons, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It is<strong> connected to the Bay of Bengal<\/strong> by a 32 km long and 1.5 km wide channel that mostly runs parallel to the Bay, separated by a narrow spit.<\/li>\n<li>Chilika Lake has <strong>several islands,<\/strong> such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nalabana Island<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Declared a Bird Sanctuary (1987)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kalijai Island <\/strong>\u2013 Known for the <strong>Kalijai Temple<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other islands include <strong>Honeymoon Island, Breakfast Island, Beacon Island, Satpada Island,<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1981<\/strong>, Chilika Lake was designated the <strong>first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Biodiversity<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>largest wintering ground for migratory birds<\/strong> on the I<strong>ndian subcontinent. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Birds from<\/strong> the <strong>Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea,<\/strong> and other remote parts of <strong>Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia<\/strong>, <strong>Central and Southeast Asia,<\/strong> Ladakh and Himalayas come here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>White-bellied sea eagles, Graylag Geese, Purple Moorhen, Jacana, Herons, <\/strong>and <strong>Flamingos <\/strong>are among the many species which make the lake a bird watcher&#8217;s delight.<\/li>\n<li>It is also home to one of the<strong> world&#8217;s largest breeding colonies of Flamingos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apart from the avifaunal species, the region also highlights varied wild animals such as <strong>Blackbuck, Golden Jackals, Spotted Deer, <\/strong>and Hyenas.<\/li>\n<li>It is also famous for its population of<strong> Irrawaddy dolphins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Jan\/04\/odisha-government-to-prepare-new-plan-for-chilika-lake-protection-law-minister-prithiviraj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Jan\/04\/odisha-government-to-prepare-new-plan-for-chilika-lake-protection-law-minister-prithiviraj<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Odisha government is preparing a new action plan for the protection of Chilika Lake\u2019s biodiversity and the development of its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Chilika Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>brackish water lake and a shallow lagoon<\/strong> with estuarine character spread across the districts of Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam in the state of <strong>Odisha<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Asia\u2019s largest brackish water lake.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Located at the <strong>mouth of the Daya River, <\/strong>Chilika Lake is the <strong>second-largest brackish water lagoon in the world<\/strong>, after the New Caledonian barrier reef in New Caledonia.<\/li>\n<li>The waterspread area of Chilika varies between 900 to 1165 sq. km. during summers and monsoons, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It is<strong> connected to the Bay of Bengal<\/strong> by a 32 km long and 1.5 km wide channel that mostly runs parallel to the Bay, separated by a narrow spit.<\/li>\n<li>Chilika Lake has <strong>several islands,<\/strong> such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nalabana Island<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Declared a Bird Sanctuary (1987)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kalijai Island <\/strong>\u2013 Known for the <strong>Kalijai Temple<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other islands include <strong>Honeymoon Island, Breakfast Island, Beacon Island, Satpada Island,<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1981<\/strong>, Chilika Lake was designated the <strong>first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Biodiversity<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>largest wintering ground for migratory birds<\/strong> on the I<strong>ndian subcontinent. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Birds from<\/strong> the <strong>Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea,<\/strong> and other remote parts of <strong>Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia<\/strong>, <strong>Central and Southeast Asia,<\/strong> Ladakh and Himalayas come here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>White-bellied sea eagles, Graylag Geese, Purple Moorhen, Jacana, Herons, <\/strong>and <strong>Flamingos <\/strong>are among the many species which make the lake a bird watcher&#8217;s delight.<\/li>\n<li>It is also home to one of the<strong> world&#8217;s largest breeding colonies of Flamingos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apart from the avifaunal species, the region also highlights varied wild animals such as <strong>Blackbuck, Golden Jackals, Spotted Deer, <\/strong>and Hyenas.<\/li>\n<li>It is also famous for its population of<strong> Irrawaddy dolphins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Jan\/04\/odisha-government-to-prepare-new-plan-for-chilika-lake-protection-law-minister-prithiviraj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Jan\/04\/odisha-government-to-prepare-new-plan-for-chilika-lake-protection-law-minister-prithiviraj<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs recently directed sediment removal at the Salal Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure maximum utilisation of water resources, in the wake of the Indus Waters Treaty being kept in abeyance between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Salal Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>690 MW run-of-the-river <\/strong>power project on the <strong>Chenab River<\/strong> in the Reasi District of <strong>Jammu and Kashmir. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although the <strong>plan <\/strong>for a water reservoir was originally <strong>conceived in pre-independent India,<\/strong> the <strong>planning <\/strong>of the project <strong>started in the 1960s. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project <strong>construction commenced in 1970<\/strong> and subsequently entered into <strong>commercial operation in 1987.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project is <strong>developed and owned by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This was the f<strong>irst hydropower project, <\/strong>which was <strong>built by India under the Indus Water Treaty regime in Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salal Dam <\/strong>is 130 meters high with an elevation of 1627 feet above mean sea level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jammu and Kashmir receives 12.5 percent of the energy<\/strong> generated from the project.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>rest is transmitted to the Northern Grid,<\/strong> where it is distributed to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>Jammu and Kashmir also purchases additional power at regular prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/with-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-manohar-lal-calls-for-desilting-of-salal-project\/article70471356.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/with-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-manohar-lal-calls-for-desilting-of-salal-project\/article70471356.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs recently directed sediment removal at the Salal Power Project in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure maximum utilisation of water resources, in the wake of the Indus Waters Treaty being kept in abeyance between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Salal Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>690 MW run-of-the-river <\/strong>power project on the <strong>Chenab River<\/strong> in the Reasi District of <strong>Jammu and Kashmir. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although the <strong>plan <\/strong>for a water reservoir was originally <strong>conceived in pre-independent India,<\/strong> the <strong>planning <\/strong>of the project <strong>started in the 1960s. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project <strong>construction commenced in 1970<\/strong> and subsequently entered into <strong>commercial operation in 1987.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project is <strong>developed and owned by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This was the f<strong>irst hydropower project, <\/strong>which was <strong>built by India under the Indus Water Treaty regime in Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salal Dam <\/strong>is 130 meters high with an elevation of 1627 feet above mean sea level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jammu and Kashmir receives 12.5 percent of the energy<\/strong> generated from the project.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>rest is transmitted to the Northern Grid,<\/strong> where it is distributed to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>Jammu and Kashmir also purchases additional power at regular prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/with-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-manohar-lal-calls-for-desilting-of-salal-project\/article70471356.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/with-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-manohar-lal-calls-for-desilting-of-salal-project\/article70471356.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 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Typhoid, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a life-threatening infection caused by a bacterium.<\/li>\n<li>It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and drinking water.<\/li>\n<li>It can be treated with antibiotics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"576\"\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_59_576\"\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_59_576\"\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_59_576\"\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_59_576\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\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>Gandhinagar is facing a surge in typhoid cases linked to contaminated drinking water, exposing serious flaws in the city&#8217;s newly laid water supply system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Typhoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No animals carry this disease<\/strong>, so <strong>transmission <\/strong>is <strong>always from human to human. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A person typically contracts typhoid t<strong>hrough contaminated food and drinking water. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are ingested, they <strong>multiply and spread into the bloodstream.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These bacteria are <strong>shed in the stools and urine of infected people.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Typhoid is <strong>more prevalent<\/strong> in places with<strong> less efficient sanitation and hygiene.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is most prevalent in<strong> South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America<\/strong>, and <strong>sub-Saharan Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Symptoms <\/strong>include <strong>prolonged high fever, fatigue, headache<\/strong>, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation or <strong>diarrhoea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Some patients may have a <strong>rash<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe cases<\/strong> may lead to <strong>serious complications or even death.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Some people have typhoid without <\/strong>experiencing <strong>any symptoms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Others continue to harbor the bacteria after their symptoms have gone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, the disease can <strong>appear again.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Typhoid fever can be treated with <strong>antibiotics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antimicrobial resistance is common,<\/strong> with the likelihood of more complicated and expensive treatment options required in the most affected regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/gandhinagar-confronts-typhoid-outbreak-as-sewage-mixes-with-drinking-water\/articleshow\/126326836.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/gandhinagar-confronts-typhoid-outbreak-as-sewage-mixes-with-drinking-water\/articleshow\/126326836.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gandhinagar is facing a surge in typhoid cases linked to contaminated drinking water, exposing serious flaws in the city&#8217;s newly laid water supply system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Typhoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No animals carry this disease<\/strong>, so <strong>transmission <\/strong>is <strong>always from human to human. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A person typically contracts typhoid t<strong>hrough contaminated food and drinking water. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are ingested, they <strong>multiply and spread into the bloodstream.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These bacteria are <strong>shed in the stools and urine of infected people.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Typhoid is <strong>more prevalent<\/strong> in places with<strong> less efficient sanitation and hygiene.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is most prevalent in<strong> South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America<\/strong>, and <strong>sub-Saharan Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Symptoms <\/strong>include <strong>prolonged high fever, fatigue, headache<\/strong>, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation or <strong>diarrhoea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Some patients may have a <strong>rash<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe cases<\/strong> may lead to <strong>serious complications or even death.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Some people have typhoid without <\/strong>experiencing <strong>any symptoms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Others continue to harbor the bacteria after their symptoms have gone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, the disease can <strong>appear again.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Typhoid fever can be treated with <strong>antibiotics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antimicrobial resistance is common,<\/strong> with the likelihood of more complicated and expensive treatment options required in the most affected regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/gandhinagar-confronts-typhoid-outbreak-as-sewage-mixes-with-drinking-water\/articleshow\/126326836.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/gandhinagar-confronts-typhoid-outbreak-as-sewage-mixes-with-drinking-water\/articleshow\/126326836.cms<\/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 Hydrokinetic turbines, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They use the kinetic energy of flowing water with high potential head for generation of electrical energy.<\/li>\n<li>They are generally placed directly in river channels with small infrastructure.<\/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=\"577\"\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_59_577\"\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_59_577\"\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_59_577\"\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_59_577\"\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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a major push to expand renewable energy and ensure 24&#215;7 electricity supply, the Tripura government recently identified 10 river sites to generate 185 MW of power using Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydrokinetic turbines are an emerging hydropower technology that <strong>takes advantage of moving water currents to generate power. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike traditional hydroelectric dams<\/strong> that require larger in-channel infrastructure <strong>that can disrupt flow <\/strong>and the river ecosystem, <strong>hydrokinetic turbines <\/strong>are <strong>placed directly in the river channel<\/strong> and have a <strong>much smaller environmental footprint.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These turbines offer a <strong>renewable energy source <\/strong>by <strong>tapping into the natural flow of water <\/strong>in aquatic environments.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>uses kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head <\/strong>for generation of electrical energy,<strong> unlike conventional units, which utilize potential energy of water through construction of suitable civil structures such as dams, <\/strong>diversion weirs, and barrages for creation of necessary &#8216;Head&#8217;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 B<strong>enefits of Hydrokinetic Turbines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renewable Energy Source<\/strong>: Hydrokinetic turbines harness the steady flow of water to generate power. This clean energy source reduces reliance on fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimal Environmental Impact: <\/strong>These turbines <strong>operate with the natural flow of water<\/strong>, unlike traditional dams. It <strong>preserves ecosystems and minimizes disruption to aquatic life<\/strong> and landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable and Flexible:<\/strong> Hydrokinetic turbines can be adjusted to meet different energy needs. They<strong> work well for small local setups or larger multi-turbine arrays, <\/strong>making them suitable for various projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective Maintenance:<\/strong> With <strong>fewer moving parts and strong debris protection,<\/strong> these turbines r<strong>equire less upkeep.<\/strong> This reduces maintenance costs and ensures reliable long-term operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/tripura\/story\/tripura-renewable-energy-expansion-hydrokinetic-solar-power-supply-1326230-2026-01-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/tripura\/story\/tripura-renewable-energy-expansion-hydrokinetic-solar-power-supply-1326230-2026-01-04<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a major push to expand renewable energy and ensure 24&#215;7 electricity supply, the Tripura government recently identified 10 river sites to generate 185 MW of power using Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydrokinetic turbines are an emerging hydropower technology that <strong>takes advantage of moving water currents to generate power. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike traditional hydroelectric dams<\/strong> that require larger in-channel infrastructure <strong>that can disrupt flow <\/strong>and the river ecosystem, <strong>hydrokinetic turbines <\/strong>are <strong>placed directly in the river channel<\/strong> and have a <strong>much smaller environmental footprint.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These turbines offer a <strong>renewable energy source <\/strong>by <strong>tapping into the natural flow of water <\/strong>in aquatic environments.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>uses kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head <\/strong>for generation of electrical energy,<strong> unlike conventional units, which utilize potential energy of water through construction of suitable civil structures such as dams, <\/strong>diversion weirs, and barrages for creation of necessary &#8216;Head&#8217;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 B<strong>enefits of Hydrokinetic Turbines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renewable Energy Source<\/strong>: Hydrokinetic turbines harness the steady flow of water to generate power. This clean energy source reduces reliance on fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimal Environmental Impact: <\/strong>These turbines <strong>operate with the natural flow of water<\/strong>, unlike traditional dams. It <strong>preserves ecosystems and minimizes disruption to aquatic life<\/strong> and landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable and Flexible:<\/strong> Hydrokinetic turbines can be adjusted to meet different energy needs. They<strong> work well for small local setups or larger multi-turbine arrays, <\/strong>making them suitable for various projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective Maintenance:<\/strong> With <strong>fewer moving parts and strong debris protection,<\/strong> these turbines r<strong>equire less upkeep.<\/strong> This reduces maintenance costs and ensures reliable long-term operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/tripura\/story\/tripura-renewable-energy-expansion-hydrokinetic-solar-power-supply-1326230-2026-01-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/tripura\/story\/tripura-renewable-energy-expansion-hydrokinetic-solar-power-supply-1326230-2026-01-04<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Taimoor Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an air-launched cruise missile.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by Iran.<\/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=\"578\"\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_59_578\"\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_59_578\"\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_59_578\"\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_59_578\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System recently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Taimoor Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>air-launched cruise missile developed by Pakistan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is capable of striking enemy land and sea targets with high precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>subsonic turbojet propulsion<\/strong> for long-range efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>range <\/strong>of upto <strong>600 kilometers, carrying a conventional warhead.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stealth design: Box-shaped fuselage, X-type tail, foldable wings.<\/li>\n<li>The missile is designed to <strong>fly at very low altitudes,<\/strong> allowing it to effectively evade hostile air and missile defence systems.<\/li>\n<li>It relies on a mix of inertial, satellite, and terrain-based guidance for accurate navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pak-air-force-successfully-conducts-flight-test-of-indigenously-developed-taimoor-missile\/article70467053.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pak-air-force-successfully-conducts-flight-test-of-indigenously-developed-taimoor-missile\/article70467053.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System recently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Taimoor Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>air-launched cruise missile developed by Pakistan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is capable of striking enemy land and sea targets with high precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>subsonic turbojet propulsion<\/strong> for long-range efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>range <\/strong>of upto <strong>600 kilometers, carrying a conventional warhead.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stealth design: Box-shaped fuselage, X-type tail, foldable wings.<\/li>\n<li>The missile is designed to <strong>fly at very low altitudes,<\/strong> allowing it to effectively evade hostile air and missile defence systems.<\/li>\n<li>It relies on a mix of inertial, satellite, and terrain-based guidance for accurate navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pak-air-force-successfully-conducts-flight-test-of-indigenously-developed-taimoor-missile\/article70467053.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/pak-air-force-successfully-conducts-flight-test-of-indigenously-developed-taimoor-missile\/article70467053.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; 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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 of Archaea:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They thrive in extreme habitats such as hot springs, cold deserts and hypersaline lakes.<\/li>\n<li>They are single-celled organisms without nucleus or organelles.<\/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=\"579\"\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_59_579\"\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_59_579\"\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_59_579\"\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_59_579\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>According to a study published, a DNA sequence that signals cells in almost all other organisms to stop synthesising proteins instead encodes a rare amino acid in some archaea.<\/p>\n<p>Archaea, which means &#8220;ancient things&#8221; in Greek, are one of the oldest forms of life on Earth and belong to a group called the third domain of life.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: They thrive in extreme habitats such as hot springs, cold deserts and hypersaline lakes.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Archaea:<\/p>\n<p>Archaea (singular archaeon) are a primitive group of microorganisms.<\/p>\n<p>They are single-celled organisms without nucleus or organelles, and have a similar size and shape as bacteria, but differ from them biochemically.<\/p>\n<p>Their membrane is made of a unique type of lipids and most archaea have a cell wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These slow-growing organisms are also present in the human gut, and have a potential relationship with human health.<\/p>\n<p>They are known for producing antimicrobial molecules, and for anti-oxidant activity with applications in eco-friendly waste-water treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Archaea are extremely difficult to culture due to challenges in providing natural conditions in a laboratory setting.<\/p>\n<p>Many archaea live in some of the harshest environments on Earth, which makes them ideal for studying how life can survive in tough conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/pyrrolysine-unusual-genetic-code-in-antarctic-microbes-yields-rare-amino-acid\/article70470028.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/pyrrolysine-unusual-genetic-code-in-antarctic-microbes-yields-rare-amino-acid\/article70470028.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: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>According to a study published, a DNA sequence that signals cells in almost all other organisms to stop synthesising proteins instead encodes a rare amino acid in some archaea.<\/p>\n<p>Archaea, which means &#8220;ancient things&#8221; in Greek, are one of the oldest forms of life on Earth and belong to a group called the third domain of life.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: They thrive in extreme habitats such as hot springs, cold deserts and hypersaline lakes.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Archaea:<\/p>\n<p>Archaea (singular archaeon) are a primitive group of microorganisms.<\/p>\n<p>They are single-celled organisms without nucleus or organelles, and have a similar size and shape as bacteria, but differ from them biochemically.<\/p>\n<p>Their membrane is made of a unique type of lipids and most archaea have a cell wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These slow-growing organisms are also present in the human gut, and have a potential relationship with human health.<\/p>\n<p>They are known for producing antimicrobial molecules, and for anti-oxidant activity with applications in eco-friendly waste-water treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Archaea are extremely difficult to culture due to challenges in providing natural conditions in a laboratory setting.<\/p>\n<p>Many archaea live in some of the harshest environments on Earth, which makes them ideal for studying how life can survive in tough conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/pyrrolysine-unusual-genetic-code-in-antarctic-microbes-yields-rare-amino-acid\/article70470028.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/pyrrolysine-unusual-genetic-code-in-antarctic-microbes-yields-rare-amino-acid\/article70470028.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; 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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 Notifiable Disease:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities.<\/li>\n<li>These are notified under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in 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=\"580\"\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_59_580\"\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_59_580\"\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_59_580\"\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_59_580\"\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 Delhi government is set to declare rabies a notifiable disease to strengthen disease surveillance.<\/p>\n<p>A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Effective notification allows the authorities to monitor the disease and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.<\/p>\n<p>The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 provides the legal framework for notifying diseases in India.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for Declaring a Disease as Notifiable may be:<\/p>\n<p>It is of interest to national or international regulations or control programs.<\/p>\n<p>Its national\/ State\/District incidence.<\/p>\n<p>Its severity (potential for rapid mortality).<\/p>\n<p>Its communicability\/Its potential to cause outbreaks.<\/p>\n<p>Significant risk of international spread.<\/p>\n<p>Medical practitioners and diagnostic labs are required to notify the local health department of cases of notified diseases.<\/p>\n<p>In India, the state government is responsible for determining which diseases must be reported to the medical officer in their area and to notify the diseases.<\/p>\n<p>The government and regional authorities maintain a list of notifiable diseases in India, which is subject to change as new diseases are added or existing ones are removed.<\/p>\n<p>Examples: Cholera, tuberculosis, AIDS, dengue, hepatitis, leprosy, meningitis, plague, and measles.<\/p>\n<p>WHO\u2019s International Health Regulations (1969): Mandates countries to report diseases for global surveillance and advisory purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/delhi-govt-to-declare-rabies-notifiable-disease-to-prevent-deaths-improve-surveillance\/article70471999.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/delhi-govt-to-declare-rabies-notifiable-disease-to-prevent-deaths-improve-surveillance\/article70471999.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Delhi government is set to declare rabies a notifiable disease to strengthen disease surveillance.<\/p>\n<p>A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Effective notification allows the authorities to monitor the disease and provides early warning of possible outbreaks.<\/p>\n<p>The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 provides the legal framework for notifying diseases in India.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for Declaring a Disease as Notifiable may be:<\/p>\n<p>It is of interest to national or international regulations or control programs.<\/p>\n<p>Its national\/ State\/District incidence.<\/p>\n<p>Its severity (potential for rapid mortality).<\/p>\n<p>Its communicability\/Its potential to cause outbreaks.<\/p>\n<p>Significant risk of international spread.<\/p>\n<p>Medical practitioners and diagnostic labs are required to notify the local health department of cases of notified diseases.<\/p>\n<p>In India, the state government is responsible for determining which diseases must be reported to the medical officer in their area and to notify the diseases.<\/p>\n<p>The government and regional authorities maintain a list of notifiable diseases in India, which is subject to change as new diseases are added or existing ones are removed.<\/p>\n<p>Examples: Cholera, tuberculosis, AIDS, dengue, hepatitis, leprosy, meningitis, plague, and measles.<\/p>\n<p>WHO\u2019s International Health Regulations (1969): Mandates countries to report diseases for global surveillance and advisory purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/delhi-govt-to-declare-rabies-notifiable-disease-to-prevent-deaths-improve-surveillance\/article70471999.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/delhi-govt-to-declare-rabies-notifiable-disease-to-prevent-deaths-improve-surveillance\/article70471999.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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\" 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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 Design Linked Incentive Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It supports semiconductor design across the full lifecycle from design and development to deployment.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/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=\"581\"\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_59_581\"\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_59_581\"\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_59_581\"\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_59_581\"\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 Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme is critical to anchoring India in the most strategic and value-intensive segment of the global semiconductor value chain\u2014chip design.<\/p>\n<p>It is a key instrument in advancing India\u2019s ambition to develop a strong fabless capability.<\/p>\n<p>It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Semicon India Programme.<\/p>\n<p>Aim: The scheme aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance domestic value addition.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility:\u00a0 Start-ups and MSMEs are eligible for financial incentives and design infrastructure support for semiconductor product design &amp; deployment.<\/p>\n<p>Other domestic companies are eligible for financial incentives for deploying semiconductor designs.<\/p>\n<p>The DLI Scheme supports: Semiconductor design across the full lifecycle\u2014from design and development to deployment\u2014covering Integrated Circuits (ICs), chipsets, Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), systems and IP cores.<\/p>\n<p>Nodal Agency: C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing).<\/p>\n<p>Financial Incentives and Design Infrastructure Support under DLI:<\/p>\n<p>Product Design Linked Incentive:<\/p>\n<p>Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenditure.<\/p>\n<p>The reimbursement is capped at \u20b915 crore per application.<\/p>\n<p>The support is available to entities involved in semiconductor design for: Integrated Circuits (ICs) Chipsets Systems on Chips (SoCs) Systems &amp; IP Cores Semiconductor-linked designs.<\/p>\n<p>Deployment Linked Incentive:<\/p>\n<p>Incentives of 6% to 4% of net sales turnover are provided for five years.<\/p>\n<p>The incentive is capped at \u20b930 crore per application.<\/p>\n<p>The minimum cumulative net sales required over Years 1\u20135 is 1 crore for startups\/ \u20b9 MSMEs and 5 crore for other domestic companies.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211220&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211220&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme is critical to anchoring India in the most strategic and value-intensive segment of the global semiconductor value chain\u2014chip design.<\/p>\n<p>It is a key instrument in advancing India\u2019s ambition to develop a strong fabless capability.<\/p>\n<p>It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Semicon India Programme.<\/p>\n<p>Aim: The scheme aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance domestic value addition.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility:\u00a0 Start-ups and MSMEs are eligible for financial incentives and design infrastructure support for semiconductor product design &amp; deployment.<\/p>\n<p>Other domestic companies are eligible for financial incentives for deploying semiconductor designs.<\/p>\n<p>The DLI Scheme supports: Semiconductor design across the full lifecycle\u2014from design and development to deployment\u2014covering Integrated Circuits (ICs), chipsets, Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), systems and IP cores.<\/p>\n<p>Nodal Agency: C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing).<\/p>\n<p>Financial Incentives and Design Infrastructure Support under DLI:<\/p>\n<p>Product Design Linked Incentive:<\/p>\n<p>Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenditure.<\/p>\n<p>The reimbursement is capped at \u20b915 crore per application.<\/p>\n<p>The support is available to entities involved in semiconductor design for: Integrated Circuits (ICs) Chipsets Systems on Chips (SoCs) Systems &amp; IP Cores Semiconductor-linked designs.<\/p>\n<p>Deployment Linked Incentive:<\/p>\n<p>Incentives of 6% to 4% of net sales turnover are provided for five years.<\/p>\n<p>The incentive is capped at \u20b930 crore per application.<\/p>\n<p>The minimum cumulative net sales required over Years 1\u20135 is 1 crore for startups\/ \u20b9 MSMEs and 5 crore for other domestic companies.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211220&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211220&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Double-Humped Bactrian camel, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is large even-toed ungulates which are found in harsh and arid regions of Central Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as endangered species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<li>It can survive by eating snow to meet their hydration needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"582\"\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_59_582\"\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_59_582\"\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_59_582\"\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_59_582\"\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>\u00a0Ladakh&#8217;s double-humped Bactrian camels are set to debut at the 77th Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n<p>It is scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus.<\/p>\n<p>It is large even-toed ungulates are renowned as Ladakh\u2019s \u201csilent warriors\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution:<\/p>\n<p>They are native to the harsh and arid regions of Central Asia.<\/p>\n<p>They occupy habitats in Central Asia from Afghanistan to China, primarily up into the Mongolian steppes and the Gobi desert.<\/p>\n<p>Small populations of these camels are found in high altitude cold deserts of Ladakh\u2019s Nubra Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Double-Humped Bactrian camel:<\/p>\n<p>The two humps, serves as a reservoir of fat that can be converted into water and energy during long treks where food is scarce.<\/p>\n<p>They possess thick, shaggy coats that fluctuate with the seasons, growing dense to withstand temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<p>Their nostrils are sealable to block out frozen dust, while their broad feet act like natural snowshoes.<\/p>\n<p>They are among the few land animals that can survive by eating snow to meet their hydration needs.<\/p>\n<p>Diet: Bactrian camels are omnivores but primarily herbivores and eat various types of plants.<\/p>\n<p>Conservation Status:<\/p>\n<p>IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/republic-day-parade-2026-bactrian-camel-ladakh-indian-army-cold-desert-survival-2846152-2026-01-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/republic-day-parade-2026-bactrian-camel-ladakh-indian-army-cold-desert-survival-2846152-2026-01-04<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Ladakh&#8217;s double-humped Bactrian camels are set to debut at the 77th Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n<p>It is scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus.<\/p>\n<p>It is large even-toed ungulates are renowned as Ladakh\u2019s \u201csilent warriors\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution:<\/p>\n<p>They are native to the harsh and arid regions of Central Asia.<\/p>\n<p>They occupy habitats in Central Asia from Afghanistan to China, primarily up into the Mongolian steppes and the Gobi desert.<\/p>\n<p>Small populations of these camels are found in high altitude cold deserts of Ladakh\u2019s Nubra Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Double-Humped Bactrian camel:<\/p>\n<p>The two humps, serves as a reservoir of fat that can be converted into water and energy during long treks where food is scarce.<\/p>\n<p>They possess thick, shaggy coats that fluctuate with the seasons, growing dense to withstand temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<p>Their nostrils are sealable to block out frozen dust, while their broad feet act like natural snowshoes.<\/p>\n<p>They are among the few land animals that can survive by eating snow to meet their hydration needs.<\/p>\n<p>Diet: Bactrian camels are omnivores but primarily herbivores and eat various types of plants.<\/p>\n<p>Conservation Status:<\/p>\n<p>IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/republic-day-parade-2026-bactrian-camel-ladakh-indian-army-cold-desert-survival-2846152-2026-01-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/republic-day-parade-2026-bactrian-camel-ladakh-indian-army-cold-desert-survival-2846152-2026-01-04<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Spina Bifida:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a genetic disorder that affects spinal cord that causes serious childhood paralysis.<\/li>\n<li>It can be prevented by having folic acid the early weeks of pregnancy.<\/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=\"583\"\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_59_583\"\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_59_583\"\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_59_583\"\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_59_583\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Many countries across the world have initiated programmes to create awareness to prevent Spina Bifida through folic acid supplementation but India is yet to do so.<\/p>\n<p>It is a birth defect of the spinal cord that causes serious childhood paralysis.<\/p>\n<p>It occurs when the spine and spinal cord of a foetus do not fully develop during the embryonic period.<\/p>\n<p>The condition occurs during early pregnancy, and can range from mild to severe.<\/p>\n<p>Causes: The cause is not known. It&#8217;s thought that a combination of genetic, nutritional and environmental risk factors causes the condition.<\/p>\n<p>Types of Spina Bifida<\/p>\n<p>Myelomeningocele: It is the most serious form of the condition.<\/p>\n<p>In this type, part of the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through a sac at the opening of the gap in the spine.<\/p>\n<p>Meningocele: It is a less common type of spina bifida that occurs when the meninges, or the protective membranes around the spinal cord, push out through the opening in a fluid-filled sac.<\/p>\n<p>Spina bifida occulta: It is the mildest form of the condition in which one or more of the vertebrae not forming properly, resulting in a small gap.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Bowel and bladder issues, back pain, weakness or lack of movement in the legs and loss of sensation in the legs.<\/p>\n<p>Prevention: It can be prevented largely by having folic acid the early weeks of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment: There is no cure for the condition; however, treatment options are available to manage symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/why-awareness-about-folic-acid-to-prevent-spina-bifida-must-become-a-public-health-priority\/article70402726.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/why-awareness-about-folic-acid-to-prevent-spina-bifida-must-become-a-public-health-priority\/article70402726.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/why-awareness-about-folic-acid-to-prevent-spina-bifida-must-become-a-public-health-priority\/article70402726.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Many countries across the world have initiated programmes to create awareness to prevent Spina Bifida through folic acid supplementation but India is yet to do so.<\/p>\n<p>It is a birth defect of the spinal cord that causes serious childhood paralysis.<\/p>\n<p>It occurs when the spine and spinal cord of a foetus do not fully develop during the embryonic period.<\/p>\n<p>The condition occurs during early pregnancy, and can range from mild to severe.<\/p>\n<p>Causes: The cause is not known. It&#8217;s thought that a combination of genetic, nutritional and environmental risk factors causes the condition.<\/p>\n<p>Types of Spina Bifida<\/p>\n<p>Myelomeningocele: It is the most serious form of the condition.<\/p>\n<p>In this type, part of the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through a sac at the opening of the gap in the spine.<\/p>\n<p>Meningocele: It is a less common type of spina bifida that occurs when the meninges, or the protective membranes around the spinal cord, push out through the opening in a fluid-filled sac.<\/p>\n<p>Spina bifida occulta: It is the mildest form of the condition in which one or more of the vertebrae not forming properly, resulting in a small gap.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Bowel and bladder issues, back pain, weakness or lack of movement in the legs and loss of sensation in the legs.<\/p>\n<p>Prevention: It can be prevented largely by having folic acid the early weeks of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment: There is no cure for the condition; however, treatment options are available to manage symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/why-awareness-about-folic-acid-to-prevent-spina-bifida-must-become-a-public-health-priority\/article70402726.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/why-awareness-about-folic-acid-to-prevent-spina-bifida-must-become-a-public-health-priority\/article70402726.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/why-awareness-about-folic-acid-to-prevent-spina-bifida-must-become-a-public-health-priority\/article70402726.ece<\/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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