{"id":82263,"date":"2026-01-12T17:14:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=82263"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T03:16:24","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-12-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-12-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 12 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_65\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 12 January 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Osteoarthritis (OA):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, OA is the most common type of arthritis.<\/li>\n<li>The primary cause of OA is the breakdown of muscles.<\/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=\"633\"\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_65_633\"\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_65_633\"\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_65_633\"\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_65_633\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>In a promising breakthrough, scientists at Stanford University recently identified a key protein called 15-PGDH linked to cartilage loss during aging, offering hope for new treatments for osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p>About Osteoarthritis:<\/p>\n<p>Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>What Causes OA?<\/p>\n<p>It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints.<\/p>\n<p>Cartilage is a firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints.<\/p>\n<p>Its main function is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a &#8220;shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>The shock-absorbing quality of normal cartilage comes from its ability to change shape when compressed (flattened or pressed together).<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage in a joint to become stiff and lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the cartilage may wear away in some areas, greatly decreasing its ability to act as a shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>As the cartilage deteriorates, tendons and ligaments stretch, causing pain.<\/p>\n<p>If the condition worsens, the bones could rub against each other.<\/p>\n<p>It commonly occurs in the weight-bearing joints of the hips, knees, and spine.<\/p>\n<p>It also affects the fingers, thumbs, neck, and large toe.<\/p>\n<p>It usually does not affect other joints unless previous injury, excessive stress, or an underlying disorder of cartilage is involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is more likely to develop as people age. But it can affect much younger people, too, especially those who have had a prior joint injury.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Symptoms of osteoarthritis most often develop gradually and include:<\/p>\n<p>Joint aching and soreness, especially with movement<\/p>\n<p>Pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity<\/p>\n<p>Stiffness after periods of rest<\/p>\n<p>Bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers (which may or may not be painful)<\/p>\n<p>Joint swelling<\/p>\n<p>Treatment:<\/p>\n<p>Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are many treatment options available to help manage pain and keep people active.<\/p>\n<p>As a last resort, a damaged joint may be surgically fused or replaced with one made of a combination of metal, plastic, and\/or ceramic.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>In a promising breakthrough, scientists at Stanford University recently identified a key protein called 15-PGDH linked to cartilage loss during aging, offering hope for new treatments for osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p>About Osteoarthritis:<\/p>\n<p>Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>What Causes OA?<\/p>\n<p>It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints.<\/p>\n<p>Cartilage is a firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints.<\/p>\n<p>Its main function is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a &#8220;shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>The shock-absorbing quality of normal cartilage comes from its ability to change shape when compressed (flattened or pressed together).<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage in a joint to become stiff and lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the cartilage may wear away in some areas, greatly decreasing its ability to act as a shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>As the cartilage deteriorates, tendons and ligaments stretch, causing pain.<\/p>\n<p>If the condition worsens, the bones could rub against each other.<\/p>\n<p>It commonly occurs in the weight-bearing joints of the hips, knees, and spine.<\/p>\n<p>It also affects the fingers, thumbs, neck, and large toe.<\/p>\n<p>It usually does not affect other joints unless previous injury, excessive stress, or an underlying disorder of cartilage is involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is more likely to develop as people age. But it can affect much younger people, too, especially those who have had a prior joint injury.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Symptoms of osteoarthritis most often develop gradually and include:<\/p>\n<p>Joint aching and soreness, especially with movement<\/p>\n<p>Pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity<\/p>\n<p>Stiffness after periods of rest<\/p>\n<p>Bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers (which may or may not be painful)<\/p>\n<p>Joint swelling<\/p>\n<p>Treatment:<\/p>\n<p>Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are many treatment options available to help manage pain and keep people active.<\/p>\n<p>As a last resort, a damaged joint may be surgically fused or replaced with one made of a combination of metal, plastic, and\/or ceramic.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456<\/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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Hatti Tribe, recently seen in the news, primarily resides in which Indian states?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"634\"\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_65_634\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_65_634\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Boda Tyohar&#8221;, the biggest annual festival of the Hati tribe in Himachal Pradesh&#8217;s Sirmour and celebrated by over three lakh community members, recently commenced with traditional fervour.<\/p>\n<p>About Hatti Tribe:<\/p>\n<p>The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from their age-old professional practice of selling their homegrown crops at small markets called \u2018Haat\u2019 in nearby cities.<\/p>\n<p>Hatti men traditionally don distinctive white headgear on ceremonial occasions.<\/p>\n<p>These tribal people reside in the Himachal-Uttarakhand border in the basin of the Giri and Tons rivers, both tributaries of the Yamuna.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main Hatti clans: one in the Trans-Giri area of the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh and the other in Jaunsar Bawar of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>The two Hatti clans have similar traditions, and intermarriages are common.<\/p>\n<p>Jodidara is a traditional form of polyandrous marriage practised among the Hatti tribe in Himachal Pradesh, where a woman marries two or more brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Polyandry is legally recognised in Himachal Pradesh under revenue laws.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is governed by a traditional council called \u2018khumbli\u2019 which decides community matters.<\/p>\n<p>Economy: The Hatti population relies on agriculture for livelihood and bare subsistence since their climate is ideal for growing \u201cCash Crops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Population: According to the 2011 census, members of the community numbered 2.5 lakh, but at present the population of the Hattis is estimated at around 3 lakhs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the Indian government granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand was granted tribal status in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Boda Tyohar, also called Magho ko Tyohar, is the biggest annual festival of the Hatti tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.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: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Boda Tyohar&#8221;, the biggest annual festival of the Hati tribe in Himachal Pradesh&#8217;s Sirmour and celebrated by over three lakh community members, recently commenced with traditional fervour.<\/p>\n<p>About Hatti Tribe:<\/p>\n<p>The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from their age-old professional practice of selling their homegrown crops at small markets called \u2018Haat\u2019 in nearby cities.<\/p>\n<p>Hatti men traditionally don distinctive white headgear on ceremonial occasions.<\/p>\n<p>These tribal people reside in the Himachal-Uttarakhand border in the basin of the Giri and Tons rivers, both tributaries of the Yamuna.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main Hatti clans: one in the Trans-Giri area of the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh and the other in Jaunsar Bawar of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>The two Hatti clans have similar traditions, and intermarriages are common.<\/p>\n<p>Jodidara is a traditional form of polyandrous marriage practised among the Hatti tribe in Himachal Pradesh, where a woman marries two or more brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Polyandry is legally recognised in Himachal Pradesh under revenue laws.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is governed by a traditional council called \u2018khumbli\u2019 which decides community matters.<\/p>\n<p>Economy: The Hatti population relies on agriculture for livelihood and bare subsistence since their climate is ideal for growing \u201cCash Crops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Population: According to the 2011 census, members of the community numbered 2.5 lakh, but at present the population of the Hattis is estimated at around 3 lakhs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the Indian government granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand was granted tribal status in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Boda Tyohar, also called Magho ko Tyohar, is the biggest annual festival of the Hatti tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                           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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 Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the National Apex Agency providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.<\/li>\n<li>It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, 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=\"635\"\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_65_635\"\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_65_635\"\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_65_635\"\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_65_635\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) recently stated in its Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2025 that Andhra Pradesh is one of the States facing widespread contamination of groundwater as per the BIS standards.<\/p>\n<p>About Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):<\/p>\n<p>It is a multidisciplinary scientific organization of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation, and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1970 by renaming the Exploratory Tube wells Organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It was merged with the Ground Water Wing of the Geological Survey of India during 1972.<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: Develop and disseminate technologies and monitor and implement national policies for the scientific and sustainable development and management of India\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Organization Setup:<\/p>\n<p>It is headed by the Chairman and has five members.<\/p>\n<p>CGWB is a multidisciplinary scientific organization consisting of Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, Hydrologists, Hydrometeorologists, and Engineers.<\/p>\n<p>It has four main wings, namely<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Management &amp; Liaison (SML)<\/p>\n<p>Survey, Assessment &amp; Monitoring (SAM)<\/p>\n<p>Exploratory Drilling &amp; Materials Management (ED&amp;MM)<\/p>\n<p>Water Quality &amp; Training and Technology Transfer (WQ&amp;TT).<\/p>\n<p>Headquarters: Bhujal Bhawan, Faridabad, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>The major activities of the CGWB are:<\/p>\n<p>National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) involving the preparation of Aquifer Maps and Management Plans.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater explorations to delineate groundwater-worthy areas and potential aquifers.<\/p>\n<p>Geophysical surveys to delineate groundwater bearing zones, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Periodic assessment of the country\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring of groundwater levels and quality through groundwater observation wells.<\/p>\n<p>Dissemination of Ground Water Data and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater modelling.<\/p>\n<p>GIS and Remote sensing.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation and control of groundwater development and management by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in coordination with State Government Organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Coordination with the State Government with a view to establish benchmark methodologies for groundwater studies.<\/p>\n<p>R&amp;D studies in the ground water sector and application and operationalization of new technologies\/techniques for groundwater investigation, development, and management.<\/p>\n<p>Water conservation and artificial recharge to groundwater.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity building and knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) recently stated in its Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2025 that Andhra Pradesh is one of the States facing widespread contamination of groundwater as per the BIS standards.<\/p>\n<p>About Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):<\/p>\n<p>It is a multidisciplinary scientific organization of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation, and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1970 by renaming the Exploratory Tube wells Organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It was merged with the Ground Water Wing of the Geological Survey of India during 1972.<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: Develop and disseminate technologies and monitor and implement national policies for the scientific and sustainable development and management of India\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Organization Setup:<\/p>\n<p>It is headed by the Chairman and has five members.<\/p>\n<p>CGWB is a multidisciplinary scientific organization consisting of Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, Hydrologists, Hydrometeorologists, and Engineers.<\/p>\n<p>It has four main wings, namely<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Management &amp; Liaison (SML)<\/p>\n<p>Survey, Assessment &amp; Monitoring (SAM)<\/p>\n<p>Exploratory Drilling &amp; Materials Management (ED&amp;MM)<\/p>\n<p>Water Quality &amp; Training and Technology Transfer (WQ&amp;TT).<\/p>\n<p>Headquarters: Bhujal Bhawan, Faridabad, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>The major activities of the CGWB are:<\/p>\n<p>National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) involving the preparation of Aquifer Maps and Management Plans.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater explorations to delineate groundwater-worthy areas and potential aquifers.<\/p>\n<p>Geophysical surveys to delineate groundwater bearing zones, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Periodic assessment of the country\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring of groundwater levels and quality through groundwater observation wells.<\/p>\n<p>Dissemination of Ground Water Data and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater modelling.<\/p>\n<p>GIS and Remote sensing.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation and control of groundwater development and management by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in coordination with State Government Organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Coordination with the State Government with a view to establish benchmark methodologies for groundwater studies.<\/p>\n<p>R&amp;D studies in the ground water sector and application and operationalization of new technologies\/techniques for groundwater investigation, development, and management.<\/p>\n<p>Water conservation and artificial recharge to groundwater.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity building and knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Bhairav Battalions, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.<\/li>\n<li>Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.<\/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=\"636\"\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_65_636\"\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_65_636\"\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_65_636\"\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_65_636\"\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>For the first time, the Indian Army\u2019s newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path and salute the Supreme Commander during the Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n<p>About Bhairav Battalions<\/p>\n<p>They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p>Each battalion comprises approximately 250 soldiers, drawing personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat support arms.<\/p>\n<p>They are specially equipped for swift, surprise, and high-impact operations in diverse combat environments.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Para Special Forces, which handle strategic missions deep inside enemy territory, Bhairav Battalions are positioned closer to the border.<\/p>\n<p>Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.<\/p>\n<p>In the Army\u2019s own words, Bhairav units are built to \u201cfight tonight\u201d, meaning they must be ready to move at short notice, often without waiting for larger formations.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhairav units will act as a bridge between Special Forces and regular infantry, aimed at freeing up Special Forces for more critical assignments.<\/p>\n<p>The battalions are being placed under corps and division-level formations, especially in sectors considered sensitive, Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.<\/p>\n<p>Their structure allows them to be deployed for multi-domain tasks, a mix of ground action, drone operations, and electronic support.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly 15 battalions already raised and plans for up to 25, the Bhairav formation is becoming a permanent part of India\u2019s defence structure.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154<\/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>For the first time, the Indian Army\u2019s newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path and salute the Supreme Commander during the Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n<p>About Bhairav Battalions<\/p>\n<p>They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p>Each battalion comprises approximately 250 soldiers, drawing personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat support arms.<\/p>\n<p>They are specially equipped for swift, surprise, and high-impact operations in diverse combat environments.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Para Special Forces, which handle strategic missions deep inside enemy territory, Bhairav Battalions are positioned closer to the border.<\/p>\n<p>Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.<\/p>\n<p>In the Army\u2019s own words, Bhairav units are built to \u201cfight tonight\u201d, meaning they must be ready to move at short notice, often without waiting for larger formations.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhairav units will act as a bridge between Special Forces and regular infantry, aimed at freeing up Special Forces for more critical assignments.<\/p>\n<p>The battalions are being placed under corps and division-level formations, especially in sectors considered sensitive, Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.<\/p>\n<p>Their structure allows them to be deployed for multi-domain tasks, a mix of ground action, drone operations, and electronic support.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly 15 battalions already raised and plans for up to 25, the Bhairav formation is becoming a permanent part of India\u2019s defence structure.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154<\/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                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>What does the context window of an AI model primarily measure?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"637\"\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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. The speed of the AI model.                                            <\/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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. The amount of information the model can remember at one time.                                            <\/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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. The accuracy of the AI model.                                            <\/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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. The size of the training dataset.                                            <\/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>In the context of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT-5 and Claude, the context window is the maximum amount of text the model can consider at any one time while generating a response.<\/p>\n<p>About Context Window in AI:<\/p>\n<p>The context window of an artificial intelligence (AI) model measures how much information the AI model can remember, working similarly to humans\u2019 short-term memory.<\/p>\n<p>AI models don\u2019t read words; instead, they read chunks of characters called tokens.<\/p>\n<p>Context Window is the amount of text, in tokens, that the model can consider or \u201cremember\u201d at any one time.<\/p>\n<p>A larger context window enables an AI model to process longer inputs and incorporate a greater amount of information into each output.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0 large language model\u2019s (LLM\u2019s) context window can be thought of as the equivalent of its working memory.<\/p>\n<p>It determines how long of a conversation it can carry out without forgetting details from earlier in the exchange.<\/p>\n<p>It also determines the maximum size of documents or code samples that it can process at once.<\/p>\n<p>When a prompt, conversation, document, or code base exceeds an AI model\u2019s context window,\u00a0 it must be truncated or summarized for the model to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, increasing an LLM\u2019s context window size translates to increased accuracy, fewer hallucinations, more coherent model responses, longer conversations and an improved ability to analyze longer sequences of data.<\/p>\n<p>However, increasing context length is not without tradeoffs: it often entails increased computational power requirements\u2014and therefore increased costs\u2014and a potential increase in vulnerability to adversarial attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>In the context of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT-5 and Claude, the context window is the maximum amount of text the model can consider at any one time while generating a response.<\/p>\n<p>About Context Window in AI:<\/p>\n<p>The context window of an artificial intelligence (AI) model measures how much information the AI model can remember, working similarly to humans\u2019 short-term memory.<\/p>\n<p>AI models don\u2019t read words; instead, they read chunks of characters called tokens.<\/p>\n<p>Context Window is the amount of text, in tokens, that the model can consider or \u201cremember\u201d at any one time.<\/p>\n<p>A larger context window enables an AI model to process longer inputs and incorporate a greater amount of information into each output.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0 large language model\u2019s (LLM\u2019s) context window can be thought of as the equivalent of its working memory.<\/p>\n<p>It determines how long of a conversation it can carry out without forgetting details from earlier in the exchange.<\/p>\n<p>It also determines the maximum size of documents or code samples that it can process at once.<\/p>\n<p>When a prompt, conversation, document, or code base exceeds an AI model\u2019s context window,\u00a0 it must be truncated or summarized for the model to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, increasing an LLM\u2019s context window size translates to increased accuracy, fewer hallucinations, more coherent model responses, longer conversations and an improved ability to analyze longer sequences of data.<\/p>\n<p>However, increasing context length is not without tradeoffs: it often entails increased computational power requirements\u2014and therefore increased costs\u2014and a potential increase in vulnerability to adversarial attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at accelerating agricultural growth and improving farmers\u2019 income.<\/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=\"638\"\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_65_638\"\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_65_638\"\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_65_638\"\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_65_638\"\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>The Union Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to merge three separate ongoing schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Centrally Sponsored Schemes<\/strong> (CSS) operating under the <strong>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>accelerating agricultural growth<\/strong> and improving farmers\u2019 income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To encourage states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/li>\n<li>To enhance <strong>agricultural productivity<\/strong> and overall farm growth.<\/li>\n<li>To strengthen <strong>agricultural and post-<\/strong>harvest infrastructure and reduce losses.<\/li>\n<li>To promote diversification into high-value crops, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries.<\/li>\n<li>To encourage adoption of modern, innovative, and climate-resilient farming practices.<\/li>\n<li>To reduce regional disparities in agricultural development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State-Led and Decentralized Approach<\/strong>: States have the <strong>flexibility to pla<\/strong>n and implement agricultural projects according to local priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth-Oriented Scheme:<\/strong> The scheme aims to achieve a sustained annual growth rate of around 4 percent in <strong>agriculture and allied sectors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wide Sectoral Coverage:<\/strong> It supports crop production, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, organic farming, agricultural research, and marketing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive-Based Funding:<\/strong> States receive financial assistance based on their commitment to increasing public investment in agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding Pattern of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General States:<\/strong> 60 percent Centre and 40 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>North-Eastern and Hilly States:<\/strong> 90 percent Centre and 10 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Territories:<\/strong> 100 percent central funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/<\/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>The Union Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to merge three separate ongoing schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Centrally Sponsored Schemes<\/strong> (CSS) operating under the <strong>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>accelerating agricultural growth<\/strong> and improving farmers\u2019 income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To encourage states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/li>\n<li>To enhance <strong>agricultural productivity<\/strong> and overall farm growth.<\/li>\n<li>To strengthen <strong>agricultural and post-<\/strong>harvest infrastructure and reduce losses.<\/li>\n<li>To promote diversification into high-value crops, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries.<\/li>\n<li>To encourage adoption of modern, innovative, and climate-resilient farming practices.<\/li>\n<li>To reduce regional disparities in agricultural development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State-Led and Decentralized Approach<\/strong>: States have the <strong>flexibility to pla<\/strong>n and implement agricultural projects according to local priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth-Oriented Scheme:<\/strong> The scheme aims to achieve a sustained annual growth rate of around 4 percent in <strong>agriculture and allied sectors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wide Sectoral Coverage:<\/strong> It supports crop production, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, organic farming, agricultural research, and marketing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive-Based Funding:<\/strong> States receive financial assistance based on their commitment to increasing public investment in agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding Pattern of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General States:<\/strong> 60 percent Centre and 40 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>North-Eastern and Hilly States:<\/strong> 90 percent Centre and 10 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Territories:<\/strong> 100 percent central funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/<\/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                      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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 Graphene:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a two-dimensional material consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is an excellent electrical and thermal conductor.<\/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=\"639\"\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_65_639\"\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_65_639\"\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_65_639\"\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_65_639\"\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, researchers developed a flexible graphene-based capacitive sensor fabricated on a paper substrate using pencil-drawn interdigitated electrodes (IDEs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>allotrope of carbon,<\/strong> along with diamond and graphite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>two-dimensional material<\/strong> consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a <strong>honeycomb structure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The stacked form of <strong>graphene is graphite.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Graphene was first isolated in 2004.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> Graphene has found hundreds of innovative applications, from <strong>sensors and electronics to energy storage and healthcare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Graphene:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thickness:<\/strong> Graphene is the <strong>world\u2019s thinnest material<\/strong> \u2013 it is only one atom thick, one million times thinner than a human hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength:<\/strong> It is 200 times stronger than steel but six times lighter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> It is extremely flexible and stretchable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conductivity:<\/strong> It is an excellent electrical and thermal conductor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency: It<\/strong> is almost perfectly transparent since it only absorbs 2% of light.<\/li>\n<li>It is impermeable <strong>to gases, even those as light as hydrogen or helium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&#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, researchers developed a flexible graphene-based capacitive sensor fabricated on a paper substrate using pencil-drawn interdigitated electrodes (IDEs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>allotrope of carbon,<\/strong> along with diamond and graphite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>two-dimensional material<\/strong> consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a <strong>honeycomb structure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The stacked form of <strong>graphene is graphite.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Graphene was first isolated in 2004.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> Graphene has found hundreds of innovative applications, from <strong>sensors and electronics to energy storage and healthcare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Graphene:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thickness:<\/strong> Graphene is the <strong>world\u2019s thinnest material<\/strong> \u2013 it is only one atom thick, one million times thinner than a human hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength:<\/strong> It is 200 times stronger than steel but six times lighter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> It is extremely flexible and stretchable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conductivity:<\/strong> It is an excellent electrical and thermal conductor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency: It<\/strong> is almost perfectly transparent since it only absorbs 2% of light.<\/li>\n<li>It is impermeable <strong>to gases, even those as light as hydrogen or helium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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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 International Renewable Energy Agency:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an intergovernmental organisation founded to support countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.<\/li>\n<li>India is not a member of this organization.<\/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=\"640\"\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_65_640\"\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_65_640\"\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_65_640\"\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_65_640\"\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 Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy\u00a0 delivered India\u2019s national statement at the\u00a0 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>intergovernmental organisation<\/strong> that was <strong>founded in 2009<\/strong> to supports countries in their transition to a <strong>sustainable energy future.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It serves as the <strong>principal platform for international cooperation<\/strong>, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and <strong>financial knowledge on renewable energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member countries:<\/strong> It has <strong>170 Members (169 States and the European Union<\/strong>). <strong>India <\/strong>is also one of the <strong>founder members of IRENA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance of International Renewable Energy Agency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assembly:<\/strong> It is IRENA\u2019s ultimate decision-making authority, made up of <strong>one representative from each Member. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Council:<\/strong> It is composed <strong>of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term<\/strong> and is accountable to the Assembly.\n<ul>\n<li>Council <strong>members serve on a rotating basis to<\/strong> ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat: <\/strong>It comprises the <strong>Director-General and his staff<\/strong>, provides administrative and technical support to the Assembly, the Council and their subsidiary bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>head quarter<\/strong> is in <strong>Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an official <strong>United Nations observer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy\u00a0 delivered India\u2019s national statement at the\u00a0 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>intergovernmental organisation<\/strong> that was <strong>founded in 2009<\/strong> to supports countries in their transition to a <strong>sustainable energy future.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It serves as the <strong>principal platform for international cooperation<\/strong>, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and <strong>financial knowledge on renewable energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member countries:<\/strong> It has <strong>170 Members (169 States and the European Union<\/strong>). <strong>India <\/strong>is also one of the <strong>founder members of IRENA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance of International Renewable Energy Agency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assembly:<\/strong> It is IRENA\u2019s ultimate decision-making authority, made up of <strong>one representative from each Member. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Council:<\/strong> It is composed <strong>of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term<\/strong> and is accountable to the Assembly.\n<ul>\n<li>Council <strong>members serve on a rotating basis to<\/strong> ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat: <\/strong>It comprises the <strong>Director-General and his staff<\/strong>, provides administrative and technical support to the Assembly, the Council and their subsidiary bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>head quarter<\/strong> is in <strong>Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an official <strong>United Nations observer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Charophytes, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a type of green algae.<\/li>\n<li>It is found only in Antarctica and not in any part of the world.<\/li>\n<li>It plays a crucial role in the water quality and biodiversity of lakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"641\"\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_65_641\"\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_65_641\"\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_65_641\"\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_65_641\"\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>Research conducted at 27 test lakes in northeastern Germany revealed that the abundance of charophytes increased.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are a <strong>type of green algae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fossils of Charophytes have been found <strong>going back to the Silurian Period<\/strong> (443 million years ago).<\/li>\n<li>This was the period when <strong>plants moved from water to land<\/strong>\u2014and Charophytes are considered the closest living relatives to land plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Charophytes grow in <strong>silt, mud, peat or sand<\/strong>, often as the first plants to colonize newly-cleared areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> These \u201cplants\u201d are found <strong>on all continents except Antarctica<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have <strong>no true leaves, stems nor fruits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are generally submergent and are loosely attached to the sediment by thin rhizome- like structures called \u2018holdfasts\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Seeds can remain <strong>dormant for years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Charophytes have been found in water as deep as 213 feet.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>are unable to grow<\/strong> or are restricted in growth <strong>in turbid or murky waters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are underwater plants that play a crucial role in the water quality and biodiversity of lakes;<\/li>\n<li>They stabilize the <strong>lake bed, produce oxygen, promote water clarity<\/strong>, and provide habitat for numerous aquatic organisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette<\/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>Research conducted at 27 test lakes in northeastern Germany revealed that the abundance of charophytes increased.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are a <strong>type of green algae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fossils of Charophytes have been found <strong>going back to the Silurian Period<\/strong> (443 million years ago).<\/li>\n<li>This was the period when <strong>plants moved from water to land<\/strong>\u2014and Charophytes are considered the closest living relatives to land plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Charophytes grow in <strong>silt, mud, peat or sand<\/strong>, often as the first plants to colonize newly-cleared areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> These \u201cplants\u201d are found <strong>on all continents except Antarctica<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have <strong>no true leaves, stems nor fruits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are generally submergent and are loosely attached to the sediment by thin rhizome- like structures called \u2018holdfasts\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Seeds can remain <strong>dormant for years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Charophytes have been found in water as deep as 213 feet.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>are unable to grow<\/strong> or are restricted in growth <strong>in turbid or murky waters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are underwater plants that play a crucial role in the water quality and biodiversity of lakes;<\/li>\n<li>They stabilize the <strong>lake bed, produce oxygen, promote water clarity<\/strong>, and provide habitat for numerous aquatic organisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette<\/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: 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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>Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"642\"\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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sikkim                                             <\/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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Rajasthan                                            <\/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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Odisha                                            <\/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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Andhra Pradesh                                             <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Flamingo Festival attracted many families to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>situated just near the Pulicat Lake<\/strong>, which is the second-largest salt lake in all of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an important breeding site <strong>for spot-billed pelicans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The sanctuary is filled of significant plant communities like the Barringtonia swamp forests and the <strong>southern dry evergreen scrub.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Plants like Buchnania angustifolia, barringtonia actutangula, Acacia arabica, Albizzia amara, Borassus flabellifer, Euphorbia antiquorum, etc are found here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>In addition to the <strong>spot-billed pelican,<\/strong> it is an important breeding site for black-headed ibis, Asian openbill, black-crowned night heron, and little cormorant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/flamingo-festival-draws-families-to-nelapattu-bird-sanctuary-near-sullurpeta\/article70498102.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/flamingo-festival-draws-families-to-nelapattu-bird-sanctuary-near-sullurpeta\/article70498102.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/flamingo-festival-draws-families-to-nelapattu-bird-sanctuary-near-sullurpeta\/article70498102.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Flamingo Festival attracted many families to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>situated just near the Pulicat Lake<\/strong>, which is the second-largest salt lake in all of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an important breeding site <strong>for spot-billed pelicans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The sanctuary is filled of significant plant communities like the Barringtonia swamp forests and the <strong>southern dry evergreen scrub.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Plants like Buchnania angustifolia, barringtonia actutangula, Acacia arabica, Albizzia amara, Borassus flabellifer, Euphorbia antiquorum, etc are found here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>In addition to the <strong>spot-billed pelican,<\/strong> it is an important breeding site for black-headed ibis, Asian openbill, black-crowned night heron, and little cormorant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/flamingo-festival-draws-families-to-nelapattu-bird-sanctuary-near-sullurpeta\/article70498102.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/flamingo-festival-draws-families-to-nelapattu-bird-sanctuary-near-sullurpeta\/article70498102.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/flamingo-festival-draws-families-to-nelapattu-bird-sanctuary-near-sullurpeta\/article70498102.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                    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