{"id":81473,"date":"2026-01-07T15:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=81473"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T03:17:45","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-7-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-7-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 7 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_61\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 7 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. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Biomaterials, recently seen in the news, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Metals<\/li>\n<li>Cells<\/li>\n<li>Glass<\/li>\n<li>Plastics<\/li>\n<li>Living Tissues<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above can be used to create biomaterials?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"594\"\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_61_594\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Only four                                            <\/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_61_594\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. All five                                            <\/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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>As countries look to shift to cleaner processes to manufacture consumer products, be it plastics or textiles, biomaterials will become the new frontier of materials engineering.<\/p>\n<p>About Biomaterials:<\/p>\n<p>They are materials of natural, synthetic, or hybrid origin designed to interact safely and compatibly with different systems such as the human body and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>They are derived wholly or partly from biological sources or engineered using biological processes that are designed to replace or interact with conventional materials.<\/p>\n<p>They are increasingly used across sectors such as packaging, textiles, construction, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials are central to modern biomedicine and bioengineering, and their design is informed by application-specific demands and trade-offs.<\/p>\n<p>The modern field of biomaterials combines physics, chemistry, medicine, and biology, as well as materials science and tissue engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, cells, and living tissue are currently used to create biomaterials.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials can be broadly categorised into three types:<\/p>\n<p>Drop-in biomaterials, which are chemically identical to petroleum-based materials and can be used in existing manufacturing systems (such as bio-PET);<\/p>\n<p>Drop-out biomaterials, which are chemically different and require new processing or end-of-life systems (such as polylactic acid or PLA);<\/p>\n<p>Novel biomaterials, which offer new properties not found in conventional materials, such as self-healing materials, bioactive implants, and advanced composites.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html<\/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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>As countries look to shift to cleaner processes to manufacture consumer products, be it plastics or textiles, biomaterials will become the new frontier of materials engineering.<\/p>\n<p>About Biomaterials:<\/p>\n<p>They are materials of natural, synthetic, or hybrid origin designed to interact safely and compatibly with different systems such as the human body and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>They are derived wholly or partly from biological sources or engineered using biological processes that are designed to replace or interact with conventional materials.<\/p>\n<p>They are increasingly used across sectors such as packaging, textiles, construction, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials are central to modern biomedicine and bioengineering, and their design is informed by application-specific demands and trade-offs.<\/p>\n<p>The modern field of biomaterials combines physics, chemistry, medicine, and biology, as well as materials science and tissue engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, cells, and living tissue are currently used to create biomaterials.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials can be broadly categorised into three types:<\/p>\n<p>Drop-in biomaterials, which are chemically identical to petroleum-based materials and can be used in existing manufacturing systems (such as bio-PET);<\/p>\n<p>Drop-out biomaterials, which are chemically different and require new processing or end-of-life systems (such as polylactic acid or PLA);<\/p>\n<p>Novel biomaterials, which offer new properties not found in conventional materials, such as self-healing materials, bioactive implants, and advanced composites.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html<\/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; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Katydids, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"595\"\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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. They are a family of fungi.                                            <\/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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. They are nocturnal insects.                                            <\/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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. They are deep-sea crustaceans.                                            <\/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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. They are parasitic plants.                                            <\/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>Researchers recently identified three previously unknown species of meadow katydids, or long-horned grasshoppers, named Conocephalus usmanii, Conocephalus nagariensis, and Conocephalus ganderbali, in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>About Katydids:<\/p>\n<p>Found on every continent except Antarctica, Katydids are a family of primarily nocturnal insects.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 8,000 known species of Katydid, all of which belong to the family Tettigoniidae.<\/p>\n<p>Grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, and katydids belong to a group of insects known as orthopterans (meaning &#8216;straight wings&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p>They closely resemble grasshoppers and used to go by the name long-horned grasshoppers.<\/p>\n<p>However, in reality, they are more closely related to crickets, hence their other common name, the bush cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>Katydids vary greatly in size depending on the species. That said, most range between 0.2 inches to 5.1 inches long.<\/p>\n<p>The body generally resembles that of grasshoppers, but katydids have long, threadlike antennae instead of the grasshoppers\u2019 short antennae.<\/p>\n<p>While most Katydids appear bright green or mimic the appearance of leaves, they come in a variety of colors, ranging from pink to yellow.<\/p>\n<p>Like grasshoppers and crickets, katydids make noise by rubbing body parts together \u2014 in their case, by moving a leg against a wing and producing a sound that resembles their name.<\/p>\n<p>They are famous for their ability to blend into their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Katydids have feet with four segments.<\/p>\n<p>The lifespan of a katydid is about a year.<\/p>\n<p>They are mostly herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit, but some eat small insects.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir<\/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>Researchers recently identified three previously unknown species of meadow katydids, or long-horned grasshoppers, named Conocephalus usmanii, Conocephalus nagariensis, and Conocephalus ganderbali, in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>About Katydids:<\/p>\n<p>Found on every continent except Antarctica, Katydids are a family of primarily nocturnal insects.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 8,000 known species of Katydid, all of which belong to the family Tettigoniidae.<\/p>\n<p>Grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, and katydids belong to a group of insects known as orthopterans (meaning &#8216;straight wings&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p>They closely resemble grasshoppers and used to go by the name long-horned grasshoppers.<\/p>\n<p>However, in reality, they are more closely related to crickets, hence their other common name, the bush cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>Katydids vary greatly in size depending on the species. That said, most range between 0.2 inches to 5.1 inches long.<\/p>\n<p>The body generally resembles that of grasshoppers, but katydids have long, threadlike antennae instead of the grasshoppers\u2019 short antennae.<\/p>\n<p>While most Katydids appear bright green or mimic the appearance of leaves, they come in a variety of colors, ranging from pink to yellow.<\/p>\n<p>Like grasshoppers and crickets, katydids make noise by rubbing body parts together \u2014 in their case, by moving a leg against a wing and producing a sound that resembles their name.<\/p>\n<p>They are famous for their ability to blend into their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Katydids have feet with four segments.<\/p>\n<p>The lifespan of a katydid is about a year.<\/p>\n<p>They are mostly herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit, but some eat small insects.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a 2 GW run-of-river hydropower project.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Nepal.<\/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=\"596\"\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_61_596\"\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_61_596\"\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_61_596\"\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_61_596\"\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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Adani Group recently commenced the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>About Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project:<\/p>\n<p>It is a 570 MW run-of-river hydropower project being built on the Wangchu River\/basin in Chukha District, Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu River (also called Raid\u0101k River in India) is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra River.<\/p>\n<p>It is being developed by Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL), a joint venture company formed by India\u2019s Adani Power Limited (APL) and Bhutan\u2019s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) following a shareholders\u2019 agreement signed in September 2025.<\/p>\n<p>DGPC holds a controlling 51% stake in the venture, with Adani Power owning the remaining 49%.<\/p>\n<p>This project will involve an investment of \u20b96,000 crore.\u00a0 It will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will function as a peaking run-of-river plant, helping Bhutan manage seasonal fluctuations in hydropower generation.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will feature four turbines, each rated at 142.5 MW, producing roughly 2,478.93 GWh annually.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu Project will meet Bhutan\u2019s electricity demand during winters. Power generated in the summer season will be exported to India.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms<\/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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Adani Group recently commenced the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>About Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project:<\/p>\n<p>It is a 570 MW run-of-river hydropower project being built on the Wangchu River\/basin in Chukha District, Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu River (also called Raid\u0101k River in India) is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra River.<\/p>\n<p>It is being developed by Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL), a joint venture company formed by India\u2019s Adani Power Limited (APL) and Bhutan\u2019s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) following a shareholders\u2019 agreement signed in September 2025.<\/p>\n<p>DGPC holds a controlling 51% stake in the venture, with Adani Power owning the remaining 49%.<\/p>\n<p>This project will involve an investment of \u20b96,000 crore.\u00a0 It will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will function as a peaking run-of-river plant, helping Bhutan manage seasonal fluctuations in hydropower generation.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will feature four turbines, each rated at 142.5 MW, producing roughly 2,478.93 GWh annually.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu Project will meet Bhutan\u2019s electricity demand during winters. Power generated in the summer season will be exported to India.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the official body of apparel exporters in India.<\/li>\n<li>It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"597\"\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_61_597\"\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_61_597\"\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_61_597\"\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_61_597\"\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>A Sakthivel has been recently appointed as the chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), marking his fifth term at the helm of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>About Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC):<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1978 under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act of 1992.<\/p>\n<p>It is the official body of apparel exporters in India.<\/p>\n<p>It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Its primary objective is to promote and support the export of Indian garments and textiles to the global market.<\/p>\n<p>AEPC is the most significant body representing apparel exporters in India and works towards improving the competitiveness of the Indian apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>It acts as a bridge between the government, Indian apparel exporters, and international customers.<\/p>\n<p>It comprises various stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n<p>Central Government representatives<\/p>\n<p>Exporters<\/p>\n<p>Industry Associations<\/p>\n<p>Government Bodies<\/p>\n<p>AEPC&#8217;s decision-making process involves inputs from these sectors to make informed decisions for the development of the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Its governing body is led by an elected chairman, supported by regional and sectoral committees, along with professionals and experts in the field of textile and apparel export.<\/p>\n<p>Functions:<\/p>\n<p>Promoting Apparel Exports: Facilitates the export of Indian-made garments worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Market Research &amp; Development: Conducts research to understand global trends, market demands, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Organizing Trade Fairs: AEPC organizes national and international trade fairs to showcase Indian apparel.<\/p>\n<p>Policy Advocacy: Acts as a liaison between the government and exporters to address issues in the export sector.<\/p>\n<p>Skill Development: Provides training programs and workshops for improving the skills of the workforce in the apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>Certification and Standards: Works to ensure that apparel exports meet international quality standards and certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Data Collection: Gathers and disseminates data on market trends, industry reports, and export statistics.<\/p>\n<p>It also organizes the India International Garment Fair twice a year that allows more than 300 exhibitors to display their products and unique apparel.<\/p>\n<p>It has its headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp<\/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>A Sakthivel has been recently appointed as the chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), marking his fifth term at the helm of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>About Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC):<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1978 under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act of 1992.<\/p>\n<p>It is the official body of apparel exporters in India.<\/p>\n<p>It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Its primary objective is to promote and support the export of Indian garments and textiles to the global market.<\/p>\n<p>AEPC is the most significant body representing apparel exporters in India and works towards improving the competitiveness of the Indian apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>It acts as a bridge between the government, Indian apparel exporters, and international customers.<\/p>\n<p>It comprises various stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n<p>Central Government representatives<\/p>\n<p>Exporters<\/p>\n<p>Industry Associations<\/p>\n<p>Government Bodies<\/p>\n<p>AEPC&#8217;s decision-making process involves inputs from these sectors to make informed decisions for the development of the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Its governing body is led by an elected chairman, supported by regional and sectoral committees, along with professionals and experts in the field of textile and apparel export.<\/p>\n<p>Functions:<\/p>\n<p>Promoting Apparel Exports: Facilitates the export of Indian-made garments worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Market Research &amp; Development: Conducts research to understand global trends, market demands, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Organizing Trade Fairs: AEPC organizes national and international trade fairs to showcase Indian apparel.<\/p>\n<p>Policy Advocacy: Acts as a liaison between the government and exporters to address issues in the export sector.<\/p>\n<p>Skill Development: Provides training programs and workshops for improving the skills of the workforce in the apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>Certification and Standards: Works to ensure that apparel exports meet international quality standards and certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Data Collection: Gathers and disseminates data on market trends, industry reports, and export statistics.<\/p>\n<p>It also organizes the India International Garment Fair twice a year that allows more than 300 exhibitors to display their products and unique apparel.<\/p>\n<p>It has its headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp<\/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>Where is Sagar Island, recently seen in the news, located?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"598\"\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_61_598\"\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_61_598\"\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_61_598\"\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_61_598\"\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 West Bengal Chief Minister recently laid the foundation stone of a 5-km-long bridge over the river Muriganga to connect Sagar Island with the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About Sagar Island:<\/p>\n<p>Sagar Island, also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is located in the Ganges delta, in West Bengal.<\/p>\n<p>It is about 100 km south of Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of the South 24 Parganas district. It consists of 43 villages.<\/p>\n<p>It lies at the mouth of the Hooghly River (a major distributary of the Ganges), an arm of which separates it from the mainland to the east.<\/p>\n<p>Although Sagar Island is a part of Sundarbans, it does not have any tiger habitation or mangrove forests or small river tributaries as is characteristic of the overall Sundarban delta.<\/p>\n<p>Situated at a point where the Ganges River system meets the Bay of Bengal, the island is held to be particularly sacred and is a noted Hindu pilgrimage center.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of pilgrims make their way to Sagardwip every year in mid-January to take a holy dip in the river during the Ganga Sagar Fair.<\/p>\n<p>The Ganga Sagar Fair is the second most attended fair in the world, after the popular Kumbh Mela.<\/p>\n<p>The Kapil Muni temple on the island is a popular pilgrim centre.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette<\/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 West Bengal Chief Minister recently laid the foundation stone of a 5-km-long bridge over the river Muriganga to connect Sagar Island with the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About Sagar Island:<\/p>\n<p>Sagar Island, also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is located in the Ganges delta, in West Bengal.<\/p>\n<p>It is about 100 km south of Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of the South 24 Parganas district. It consists of 43 villages.<\/p>\n<p>It lies at the mouth of the Hooghly River (a major distributary of the Ganges), an arm of which separates it from the mainland to the east.<\/p>\n<p>Although Sagar Island is a part of Sundarbans, it does not have any tiger habitation or mangrove forests or small river tributaries as is characteristic of the overall Sundarban delta.<\/p>\n<p>Situated at a point where the Ganges River system meets the Bay of Bengal, the island is held to be particularly sacred and is a noted Hindu pilgrimage center.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of pilgrims make their way to Sagardwip every year in mid-January to take a holy dip in the river during the Ganga Sagar Fair.<\/p>\n<p>The Ganga Sagar Fair is the second most attended fair in the world, after the popular Kumbh Mela.<\/p>\n<p>The Kapil Muni temple on the island is a popular pilgrim centre.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/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>Which of the following is correct regarding Mpemba Effect, seen in the news recently?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"599\"\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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. It is an alternate wetting and drying of soil due to climate change.                                            <\/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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. It is a new economic concept to define inflation.                                             <\/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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. It is a method of draining harmful chemicals from human body.                                            <\/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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. It is phenomenon in which a hot liquid can cool or freeze faster than a cold liquid.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research have used supercomputers to develop the first simulation of ice formation proving the Mpemba effect of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mpemba effect is a paradoxical phenomenon in which a <strong>hot liquid can cool or freeze faster than a cold liquid <\/strong>under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The effect was described by <strong>Aristotle, in his book Meterologica.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after <strong>Tanzanian student Erasto Mpemba,<\/strong> who brought attention to this counterintuitive phenomenon in 1969, makes for curious observation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possible causes to Mpemba Effect:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Micro bubbles:<\/strong> One cause, scientists have posited, is\u00a0micro bubbles left suspended in water that has been heated by boiling.\n<ul>\n<li>These cavities promote <strong>convection and transfer heat faster<\/strong> as the water cools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaporation:<\/strong> as warmer water evaporates more, it also takes away some heat (evaporation is inherently endothermic, which is how sweat cools your skin).\n<ul>\n<li>Both convection and accelerated heat transfer are enhanced in warmer water because such water is less dense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presence of frost in cold water<\/strong>: Frost is an insulator and could <strong>slow the loss of heat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientists have also considered whether compounds in water like calcium carbonate could be precipitated by boiling, and then dissolve, thus increasing the water\u2019s freezing point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research have used supercomputers to develop the first simulation of ice formation proving the Mpemba effect of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mpemba effect is a paradoxical phenomenon in which a <strong>hot liquid can cool or freeze faster than a cold liquid <\/strong>under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The effect was described by <strong>Aristotle, in his book Meterologica.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after <strong>Tanzanian student Erasto Mpemba,<\/strong> who brought attention to this counterintuitive phenomenon in 1969, makes for curious observation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possible causes to Mpemba Effect:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Micro bubbles:<\/strong> One cause, scientists have posited, is\u00a0micro bubbles left suspended in water that has been heated by boiling.\n<ul>\n<li>These cavities promote <strong>convection and transfer heat faster<\/strong> as the water cools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaporation:<\/strong> as warmer water evaporates more, it also takes away some heat (evaporation is inherently endothermic, which is how sweat cools your skin).\n<ul>\n<li>Both convection and accelerated heat transfer are enhanced in warmer water because such water is less dense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presence of frost in cold water<\/strong>: Frost is an insulator and could <strong>slow the loss of heat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientists have also considered whether compounds in water like calcium carbonate could be precipitated by boiling, and then dissolve, thus increasing the water\u2019s freezing point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 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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>W Ursae Majoris (W UMa), recently in news, is a<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"600\"\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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Binary Star                                            <\/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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Red Giant star                                            <\/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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Asteroid                                            <\/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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. New Planet                                            <\/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>Astronomers from Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences used data from Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope and NASA\u2019s TESS space telescope to create detailed light curves of the W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) star.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as a <strong>low mass contact binary,<\/strong> is a type of <strong>eclipsing binary variable star.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They share a <strong>single outer atmosphere<\/strong> and they orbit around each other.<\/li>\n<li>W UMa stars are easily recognized by their <strong>light curves<\/strong> with <strong>near equal minima<\/strong> and <strong>continuous light variation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their variability ranges from a few tenths to slightly over a magnitude. The periods are typically short and range between <strong>25 days to around 1.0 days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> The <strong>traditional theory explaining<\/strong> the origin of contact binaries is <strong>W UMa systems form from detached binaries of<\/strong> that comparable periods through <strong>orbital decay by angular momentum loss. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The idea of the contact binary seems to have been <strong>first introduced by Kuiper (1941).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance W Ursae Majoris Star Study<\/strong>: They assist in precise determinations of fundamental stellar parameters such as masses, radii, and temperatures, crucial for testing theories about <strong>how stars evolve over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Astronomers from Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences used data from Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope and NASA\u2019s TESS space telescope to create detailed light curves of the W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) star.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as a <strong>low mass contact binary,<\/strong> is a type of <strong>eclipsing binary variable star.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They share a <strong>single outer atmosphere<\/strong> and they orbit around each other.<\/li>\n<li>W UMa stars are easily recognized by their <strong>light curves<\/strong> with <strong>near equal minima<\/strong> and <strong>continuous light variation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their variability ranges from a few tenths to slightly over a magnitude. The periods are typically short and range between <strong>25 days to around 1.0 days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> The <strong>traditional theory explaining<\/strong> the origin of contact binaries is <strong>W UMa systems form from detached binaries of<\/strong> that comparable periods through <strong>orbital decay by angular momentum loss. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The idea of the contact binary seems to have been <strong>first introduced by Kuiper (1941).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance W Ursae Majoris Star Study<\/strong>: They assist in precise determinations of fundamental stellar parameters such as masses, radii, and temperatures, crucial for testing theories about <strong>how stars evolve over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. 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Consider the following statements regarding SHINE Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It empowers women with knowledge that protects families and strengthens livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/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=\"601\"\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_61_601\"\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_61_601\"\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_61_601\"\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_61_601\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, at the 79th\u00a0Bureau of Indian Standards foundation Day union minister launch SHINE scheme in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Standards Help Inform &amp; Nurture Empowered Women (SHINE<\/strong>) is a new scheme of the <strong>Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>places women<\/strong>, at the center of India\u2019s quality journey.<\/li>\n<li>Through structured training, grassroots partnerships with NGOs and SHGs, and practical, locally delivered programmes,<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>empowers women with knowledge<\/strong> that protects families and strengthens livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>Through these BIS spreads awareness about <strong>standards, safety, and quality<\/strong> within households, self-help groups, and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, at the 79th\u00a0Bureau of Indian Standards foundation Day union minister launch SHINE scheme in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Standards Help Inform &amp; Nurture Empowered Women (SHINE<\/strong>) is a new scheme of the <strong>Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>places women<\/strong>, at the center of India\u2019s quality journey.<\/li>\n<li>Through structured training, grassroots partnerships with NGOs and SHGs, and practical, locally delivered programmes,<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>empowers women with knowledge<\/strong> that protects families and strengthens livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>Through these BIS spreads awareness about <strong>standards, safety, and quality<\/strong> within households, self-help groups, and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Melghat Tiger Reserve:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is situated in the state of Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<li>Its vegetation is majorly consists of tropical evergreen forests.<\/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=\"602\"\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_61_602\"\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_61_602\"\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_61_602\"\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_61_602\"\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>Recently, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has released 15 critically endangered Indian vultures at the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the <strong>state of Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located on the <strong>southern\u00a0offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range<\/strong> in Central India, called\u00a0<strong>Gavilgarh Hill.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was the\u00a0<strong>first<\/strong> <strong>tiger reserve in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The name \u2018Melghat\u2019 means the confluence of various \u2018ghats\u2019 or valleys, as is typical from the landscape of this tiger Reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The forest is\u00a0<strong>tropical dry deciduous in nature<\/strong>,\u00a0dominated by teak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The reserve is a catchment area for\u00a0five major rivers: the <strong>Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga, and Dolar,<\/strong> all of which are\u00a0<strong>tributaries of the river Tapti.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Tapti River<\/strong> and the <strong>Gawilgadh ridge<\/strong> of the Satpura Range\u00a0form the boundaries of the reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Korkus<\/strong> are the largest tribal community in Melghat. Other communities include the\u00a0Gawli community and the\u00a0Gond tribe also reside here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Some of the common species are\u00a0teak, Lagerstroemia Parviflora, Terminalia Tomentosa, Ougeinia Oojeinensis, Emblica Officinalis, Bamboo, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Sloth Bear, Indian Gaur, Sambar deer, Leopard,\u00a0Nilgais, dhole, hyena, jungle cat, langur, etc.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>It is considered a stronghold of the\u00a0<strong>critically endangered forest owlet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has released 15 critically endangered Indian vultures at the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the <strong>state of Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located on the <strong>southern\u00a0offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range<\/strong> in Central India, called\u00a0<strong>Gavilgarh Hill.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was the\u00a0<strong>first<\/strong> <strong>tiger reserve in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The name \u2018Melghat\u2019 means the confluence of various \u2018ghats\u2019 or valleys, as is typical from the landscape of this tiger Reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The forest is\u00a0<strong>tropical dry deciduous in nature<\/strong>,\u00a0dominated by teak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The reserve is a catchment area for\u00a0five major rivers: the <strong>Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga, and Dolar,<\/strong> all of which are\u00a0<strong>tributaries of the river Tapti.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Tapti River<\/strong> and the <strong>Gawilgadh ridge<\/strong> of the Satpura Range\u00a0form the boundaries of the reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Korkus<\/strong> are the largest tribal community in Melghat. Other communities include the\u00a0Gawli community and the\u00a0Gond tribe also reside here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Some of the common species are\u00a0teak, Lagerstroemia Parviflora, Terminalia Tomentosa, Ougeinia Oojeinensis, Emblica Officinalis, Bamboo, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Sloth Bear, Indian Gaur, Sambar deer, Leopard,\u00a0Nilgais, dhole, hyena, jungle cat, langur, etc.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>It is considered a stronghold of the\u00a0<strong>critically endangered forest owlet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Iran, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It shares land boundaries\u00a0with\u00a0Russia and Azerbaijan.<\/li>\n<li>It consists of mountain ranges namely Zagros Mountains\u00a0and the\u00a0Alborz Mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"603\"\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_61_603\"\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_61_603\"\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_61_603\"\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_61_603\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India has issued an advisory urging its nationals to avoid any\u00a0non-essential travel to Iran\u00a0until further notice amid the ongoing protests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Iran:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a prominent country <strong>located in\u00a0West Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It shares land boundaries\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Armenia,\u00a0Azerbaijan, and\u00a0Turkmenistan<\/strong>to the\u00a0north,\u00a0<strong>Afghanistan\u00a0and\u00a0Pakistan<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0east,<strong>\u00a0Iraq<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0west, and\u00a0<strong>Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0northwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It is bordered by major\u00a0water bodies, namely the\u00a0<strong>Caspian Sea<\/strong>to the north, and the\u00a0<strong>Persian Gulf<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Gulf of Oman<\/strong>\u00a0to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Tehran<\/li>\n<li>It is a member country of <strong>SCO, OPEC and BRICS.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Iran:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Its terrain\u00a0is predominantly marked by the\u00a0<strong>Iranian Plateau,<\/strong> characterised by vast\u00a0deserts\u00a0like the\u00a0<strong>Dasht-e Kavir\u00a0and\u00a0Dasht-e Lut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Range:<\/strong> It has important\u00a0mountain ranges\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong>Zagros Mountains<\/strong>in the\u00a0west\u00a0and the\u00a0Alborz Mountains\u00a0in the\u00a0north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> <strong>Mount Damavand<\/strong>, located in the\u00a0<strong>Alborz Mountain Range<\/strong>, is the\u00a0highest peak in Iran.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Iran\u2019s climate\u00a0varies from\u00a0<strong>arid and semi-arid\u00a0conditions<\/strong> to\u00a0subtropical\u00a0regions, especially along the Caspian coast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major\u00a0Rivers:<\/strong> Karun,\u00a0Dez,\u00a0Karkheh, and\u00a0Diyala\u00a0rivers, essential for irrigation and agriculture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is rich in oil and natural gas, along with\u00a0coal,\u00a0chromium,\u00a0copper,\u00a0iron ore,\u00a0lead,\u00a0manganese,\u00a0zinc, and\u00a0sulphur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/india\/avoid-non-essential-travel-to-iran-india\/amp_articleshow\/126358992.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/india\/avoid-non-essential-travel-to-iran-india\/amp_articleshow\/126358992.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India has issued an advisory urging its nationals to avoid any\u00a0non-essential travel to Iran\u00a0until further notice amid the ongoing protests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Iran:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a prominent country <strong>located in\u00a0West Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It shares land boundaries\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Armenia,\u00a0Azerbaijan, and\u00a0Turkmenistan<\/strong>to the\u00a0north,\u00a0<strong>Afghanistan\u00a0and\u00a0Pakistan<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0east,<strong>\u00a0Iraq<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0west, and\u00a0<strong>Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0northwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It is bordered by major\u00a0water bodies, namely the\u00a0<strong>Caspian Sea<\/strong>to the north, and the\u00a0<strong>Persian Gulf<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Gulf of Oman<\/strong>\u00a0to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Tehran<\/li>\n<li>It is a member country of <strong>SCO, OPEC and BRICS.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Iran:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Its terrain\u00a0is predominantly marked by the\u00a0<strong>Iranian Plateau,<\/strong> characterised by vast\u00a0deserts\u00a0like the\u00a0<strong>Dasht-e Kavir\u00a0and\u00a0Dasht-e Lut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Range:<\/strong> It has important\u00a0mountain ranges\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong>Zagros Mountains<\/strong>in the\u00a0west\u00a0and the\u00a0Alborz Mountains\u00a0in the\u00a0north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> <strong>Mount Damavand<\/strong>, located in the\u00a0<strong>Alborz Mountain Range<\/strong>, is the\u00a0highest peak in Iran.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Iran\u2019s climate\u00a0varies from\u00a0<strong>arid and semi-arid\u00a0conditions<\/strong> to\u00a0subtropical\u00a0regions, especially along the Caspian coast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major\u00a0Rivers:<\/strong> 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